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MM53 TFO

2004 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

92,583 mi
Last recorded92,583 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 TFO
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 92,583 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 86,374 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 80,615 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 75,414 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 12 Dec 2016 63,943 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 61,124 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 56,680 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 56,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 49,854 miles

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

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

both front wipers starting to split

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre showing signs of deterioration

Fail 29 Jan 2014 49,854 miles

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

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

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

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

both front wipers starting to split

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre showing signs of deterioration

Pass 8 Jan 2013 43,085 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 43,085 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 35,970 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 35,970 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 31,104 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 31,104 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 28,281 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 28,281 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 19,947 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 19,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 13,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 13,427 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 9,353 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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MM53 TFO is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 MM53 TFO, 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 MM53 TFO registered?

MM53 TFO is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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