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MD53 UKA

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

36,931 mi
Last recorded36,931 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 UKA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 36,931 miles

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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush starting to pull out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush starting to pull out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 32,313 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box badly corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 30,158 miles

Both front tyres perished / cracking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Jan 2020 30,158 miles

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

Both front tyres perished / cracking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre has metal object in tread

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Jan 2019 29,573 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 28,192 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 28,157 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 28,147 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 28,062 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 26,329 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 24,756 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 24,751 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 24,664 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 24,435 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 24,121 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 22,642 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 20,691 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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MD53 UKA is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UKA, 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 UKA registered?

MD53 UKA is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 9 February 2004.

Is MD53 UKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD53 UKA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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