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MD53 TCO

2004 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

40,636 mi
Last recorded40,636 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 TCO
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 40,636 miles

front and rear exhaust clamps missing

all road tyres cracked and perished in tread

both front shock absorbers misted in oil and shock absorber covers not fitted

exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorated

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

low effort on both side rear service brake

Pass 8 Nov 2023 40,075 miles

Front sub-frame and sump damaged

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four road tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear exhaust clamps missing

heavy corrosion to underside Front sub-frame all suspension components and rear axle

low foot brake efforts both sides rear

Pass 9 Sep 2022 39,751 miles

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

Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable catching on subframe area when vehicle is jacked up (6.1.7 (e))

rear axle unit has surface rust

underside of vehicle has surface rust front to rear

Fail 9 Sep 2022 39,748 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Windscreen wiper not working both sides (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable catching on subframe area when vehicle is jacked up (6.1.7 (e))

rear axle unit has surface rust

underside of vehicle has surface rust front to rear

Pass 26 Mar 2021 39,220 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 39,220 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 38,174 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 37,998 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 37,998 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2016 37,585 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 35,948 miles

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

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

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

back box exhaust outter shield deteriorated

Fail 20 Sep 2015 35,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

back box exhaust outter shield deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2014 29,812 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 23,685 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 23,145 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,208 miles

condition of both rear tyres becoming poor

Pass 8 Mar 2010 21,379 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 19,822 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 13,689 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 5,726 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 5,726 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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MD53 TCO is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 MD53 TCO, 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 MD53 TCO registered?

MD53 TCO is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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