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MW53 MVL

2003 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

83,734 mi
Last recorded83,734 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 MVL
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 83,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 83,733 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 69,796 miles

Multiple items hanging from interior rear view mirror but not seriously affecting driver's view at this time

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated protective outer sheath in poor condition (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated protective outer sheath in poor condition (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is heavily perished in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 69,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Multiple items hanging from interior rear view mirror but not seriously affecting driver's view at this time

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated protective outer sheath in poor condition (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated protective outer sheath in poor condition (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is heavily perished in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 67,142 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 54,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 44,809 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 42,354 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 42,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 39,933 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 38,446 miles

all coil springs corroded

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 17 May 2014 35,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 33,161 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all coil springs corroded

front shockers corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2013 33,161 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all coil springs corroded

front shockers corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2012 30,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 30,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 28,596 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front road springs rusty.

both front tyres wearing low(3mm).

both rear road springs rusty.

front brake discs corroded.

o/s/f wheel binding slightly.

slight play in both front anti roll bar drop links.

Fail 28 Jun 2011 28,596 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front road springs rusty.

both front tyres wearing low(3mm).

both rear road springs rusty.

front brake discs corroded.

o/s/f wheel binding slightly.

slight play in both front anti roll bar drop links.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 26,626 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 26,626 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 25,493 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 25,493 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 24,020 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 19,963 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

lower effort on offside front brake

Pass 25 Jul 2006 15,803 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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MW53 MVL is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MW53 MVL, 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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MW53 MVL is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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