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MW53 URX

2003 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,535 mi
Last recorded42,535 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 URX
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 42,535 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 40,519 miles

Advise centre to rear exhaust clamp missing, system still secure and has no leaks.

Advise n/s/f bumper slightly insecure.

Advise o/s/f wing slightly insecure to sill.

Advise rear exhaust outer case heavily corroded, no major leaks.

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 39,499 miles

Advise battery light on {very dim}.

Advise rear exhaust clamp missing, but exhaust still secure at time of test.

Advise rear exhaust section heavily corroded.

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

Nearside Rear tyre has puncture.

Fail 31 Dec 2015 39,499 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Advise battery light on {very dim}.

Advise rear exhaust clamp missing, but exhaust still secure at time of test.

Advise rear exhaust section heavily corroded.

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

Nearside Rear tyre has puncture.

Pass 29 Dec 2014 38,314 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 36,192 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 33,948 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 32,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 30,409 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 30,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 29,181 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 28,161 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 26,234 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 24,695 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 URX is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MW53 URX, 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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What year was MW53 URX registered?

MW53 URX is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is MW53 URX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW53 URX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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