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LW53 AEM

2003 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,494 mi
Last recorded92,494 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 AEM
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 92,494 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 92,494 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 90,677 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 90,677 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 87,067 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 80,305 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 80,305 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 72,683 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 64,895 miles

advis e rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2012 64,895 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advis e rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2011 56,495 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 48,403 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 48,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 41,300 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 32,351 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 23,020 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 15,983 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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LW53 AEM is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LW53 AEM, 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 LW53 AEM registered?

LW53 AEM is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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