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LW53 ADZ

2003 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

65,611 mi
Last recorded65,611 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 ADZ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 65,611 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle & drum brake backing plates corroded

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2025 65,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perishment damage 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perishment damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle & drum brake backing plates corroded

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2023 64,560 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 64,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 61,446 miles

Front number plate loose

Nearside Front head light aim only just met beam patter requirements (water in headlight)

Pass 15 Sep 2021 58,406 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 58,405 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer deteriorated with minor leak

Pass 23 Sep 2020 55,261 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2019 51,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexible joint slightly loose

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2018 46,790 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Below 10mm in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 45,215 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear axle corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Reverse light not working

Fail 23 Oct 2017 45,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/80/13 (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust corroded

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre heavily perished

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear axle corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Reverse light not working

Pass 25 Oct 2016 43,563 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Front near side and off side tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Rear number plate deteriorated but still legible

Rear tyre perishing on inner side wall

Fail 25 Oct 2016 43,562 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Front near side and off side tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Rear number plate deteriorated but still legible

Rear tyre perishing on inner side wall

Pass 27 Oct 2015 40,051 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 35,967 miles

exhaust slightly corroded at the rear

Pass 29 Oct 2013 32,189 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 28,411 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 24,702 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 21,828 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 18,559 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front wiper blades split

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 15 Nov 2008 15,377 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 12,090 miles

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

advise offside front tyre wearing

Pass 21 Nov 2006 8,903 miles

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

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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LW53 ADZ is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Turquoise 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 LW53 ADZ, 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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LW53 ADZ is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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