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MW53 NPA

2004 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,564 mi
Last recorded133,564 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 NPA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2019 133,564 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to Rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 131,096 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to Rear section (7.1.2)

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jan 2018 131,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to Rear section (7.1.2)

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 128,558 miles

Offside Front wiper blade split at ends

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jan 2017 128,558 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wiper blade split at ends

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 125,053 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 120,455 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 120,454 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 115,584 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 115,584 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 105,530 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 4 Jan 2012 90,435 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 76,328 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 65,294 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 53,124 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 40,901 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 40,901 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 29,783 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 NPA is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MW53 NPA, 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 MW53 NPA registered?

MW53 NPA is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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