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MW53 MVT

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,682 mi
Last recorded108,682 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 MVT
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 108,682 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 105,846 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 105,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 96,897 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2017 88,898 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from f pipe flexi (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 May 2017 88,815 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from f pipe flexi (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 May 2016 80,534 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 80,499 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 72,813 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 66,737 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 66,737 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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 61,216 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 57,210 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 51,119 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 44,261 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 38,122 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 7 May 2008 32,781 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 26,296 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 MVT is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MW53 MVT, 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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MW53 MVT is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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