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MF53 DVC

2003 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

46,095 mi
Last recorded46,095 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 DVC
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 46,095 miles

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

advise baby seat fitted

advise n/s/f washers slightly low

advise slight damp around master cylinder, but no sign of leak

advise wear to front tyres

Fail 23 Mar 2018 46,094 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

advise baby seat fitted

advise n/s/f washers slightly low

advise slight damp around master cylinder, but no sign of leak

advise wear to front tyres

Pass 27 Mar 2017 38,073 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 33,761 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 33,252 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 32,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 30,617 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 30,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 28,016 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 25,398 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Dec 2010 25,398 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Dec 2009 23,013 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 20,510 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 17,444 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 14,501 miles

offside front tyre has uneven wear to inner portion of tread

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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MF53 DVC is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MF53 DVC, 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 MF53 DVC registered?

MF53 DVC is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is MF53 DVC safe to buy?

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