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LS53 DYA

2003 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,733 mi
Last recorded66,733 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 DYA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 22 Mar 2022 66,733 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 66,696 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 66,548 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 66,290 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 65,534 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 64,652 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2016 63,026 miles

Exhaust backbox outerskin corroded

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 60,718 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 57,539 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 52,903 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 49,713 miles

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

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

front discs slightly worn

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2011 45,543 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 40,551 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 34,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 28,574 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 23,057 miles

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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LS53 DYA is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 52,102 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LS53 DYA, 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 23 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LS53 DYA registered?

LS53 DYA is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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