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MW53 WDM

2003 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,638 mi
Last recorded63,638 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 WDM
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 63,638 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 63,638 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 57,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 54,355 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2013 54,355 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 51,602 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 49,077 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 49,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 42,772 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 35,014 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 29,485 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 24,314 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 23,521 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 23,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WDM is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WDM, 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 WDM registered?

MW53 WDM is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is MW53 WDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW53 WDM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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