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LV53 YKZ

2003 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

45,626 mi
Last recorded45,626 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 YKZ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 45,626 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Apr 2026 45,626 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 45,423 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine cam cover leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 45,423 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine cam cover leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 42,970 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 39,852 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 37,841 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 34,532 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box leak vehicle has mis-fire (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 34,532 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box leak vehicle has mis-fire (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 30,840 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 30,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 26,913 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 23,415 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 20,788 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 18,245 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 18,242 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 14,635 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 14,274 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 12,977 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 11,761 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 10,727 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 9,723 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 8,631 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 7,254 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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LV53 YKZ is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LV53 YKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV53 YKZ registered?

LV53 YKZ is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is LV53 YKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 YKZ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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