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NV53 YWN

2003 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,438 mi
Last recorded120,438 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 YWN
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 120,438 miles

Nearside Rear nsr parking brake needs attention

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 103,147 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 97,916 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ends of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80 R13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Slight bind on o/s front brake

Fail 3 Jan 2019 97,915 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ends of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front exhaust clamp missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80 R13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Slight bind on o/s front brake

Pass 1 Dec 2017 97,203 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Coil springs corroded

Front brake discs poor

N/s front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

N/s rear tyre 2.5mm

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 97,203 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Coil springs corroded

Exhaust clamp missing

Front brake discs poor

N/s front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

N/s rear tyre 2.5mm

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre flat

Pass 4 Nov 2016 95,506 miles

Front coil spring corroded x 2 (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

water pipe along front of engine leaking

Pass 3 Dec 2015 94,253 miles

front coil springs corroded

handbrake lever worn

water pipe on front of engine damp

Fail 2 Dec 2015 94,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake fluid on limit

front coil springs corroded

water pipe on front of engine damp

Pass 15 Sep 2014 92,497 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 90,130 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 90,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 87,295 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 87,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 83,920 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2011 83,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2010 74,057 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust clamps x2 missing and gearbox support corroded

spare underinflated

Fail 1 Oct 2010 74,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust clamps x2 missing and gearbox support corroded

spare underinflated

Pass 8 Jun 2009 54,963 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 39,923 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 28,495 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 28,495 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear 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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NV53 YWN is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 NV53 YWN, 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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NV53 YWN is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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