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NK53 WFX

2004 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

50,868 mi
Last recorded50,868 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 WFX
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 50,868 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 49,562 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 49,562 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 48,496 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all x 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 47,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly !

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All x 4 (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded All x 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 47,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly !

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All x 4 (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded All x 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 44,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs slightly worn (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded x 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 44,444 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs slightly worn (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded x 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 40,400 miles

Exhaust deteriorated - rear.

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 40,400 miles

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

Exhaust deteriorated - rear.

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 36,211 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2014 36,211 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2013 33,724 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 33,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 31,489 miles

Exhaust deteriorated rear.

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 29,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 29,380 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 26,847 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

main brake pipes covered not allowing full inspection.

Fail 31 Jan 2009 24,107 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 24,107 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 21,345 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 28 Jan 2008 21,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 26 Jan 2007 17,653 miles

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

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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NK53 WFX is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NK53 WFX, 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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NK53 WFX is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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