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KR53 HFX

2004 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

134,021 mi
Last recorded134,021 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 HFX
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2019 134,021 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 117,727 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar to subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door handle sticking (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door handle sticking (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 117,727 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar to subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door handle sticking (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door handle sticking (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 101,517 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 101,517 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 98,604 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 91,438 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 91,438 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both n/s tyres low on tread

both o/s tyres near to wear limits and o/s/f wearing on inner edge

engine management light on

ext. system starting to rust in places

n/s/f sunvisor loose

o/s/f seat covering wearing

o/s/f wiper blade wearing

rear wiper blade worn out

slight movement in o/s/f top susp. mounting

Fail 11 Jan 2013 85,730 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 85,730 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 79,972 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 79,972 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 74,951 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ext. system getting rusty in places

general wear on front discs

loose cover on steering wheel

n/s/f sun visor loose

o/s/f wiper blade wearing

o/s/r and n/s/f outter door handles sticking

odd sticker on screen

oversized tax disc holder used

rear wiper bnlade worn out

slight damage to both number plate

Fail 8 Feb 2011 74,951 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ext. system getting rusty in places

general wear on front discs

loose cover on steering wheel

n/s/f sun visor loose

o/s/f wiper blade wearing

o/s/r and n/s/f outter door handles sticking

odd sticker on screen

oversized tax disc holder used

rear wiper bnlade worn out

slight damage to both number plate

Pass 25 Jan 2010 67,052 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front washer jets blocking

ext. system starting to rust in places

general wear on front discs

odd stickers on screen

oversized tax disc holder used

slight damage to rear number plate

Fail 23 Jan 2010 67,219 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate deteriorating

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Jan 2009 59,237 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 49,371 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 35,494 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 35,493 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat Panda?

Based on 1,821,354 MOT tests across 128,867 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
4,123
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
128,867
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66,636
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,798
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 19,354
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 14,650
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 13,270
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KR53 HFX is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 51,788 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Panda fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 66,636 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KR53 HFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Panda typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KR53 HFX registered?

KR53 HFX is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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