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PF53 FHE

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

143,297 mi
Last recorded143,297 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 FHE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 143,297 miles

BONNET CORERODED BUT NOT JAGGED.

HANDBRAKE JUST IN LIMITS.

Fail 19 Oct 2018 143,073 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

BONNET CORERODED BUT NOT JAGGED.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 129,218 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 128,958 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 113,249 miles

Front BOTH TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE.

Fail 13 Oct 2016 113,075 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front BOTH TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 8 Oct 2015 101,368 miles

HANDBRAKE JUST IN LIMITS.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 84,551 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 84,407 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre damaged.

Pass 5 Oct 2013 74,814 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 69,979 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 63,665 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 63,665 miles

Coolant leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 49,432 miles

Front shockers damp and weak when bounce tested

Rear number plate poor condition

Fail 26 Jul 2010 49,432 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Front shockers damp and weak when bounce tested

Rear number plate poor condition

Pass 30 Jul 2009 34,531 miles

Brake fluid low

Front brake pads look worn

Front o/s shocker looks damp

Rear tyres badly wearing on edges to 1.8mm , alough not failable at time of test advise rplacment

Fail 29 Jul 2009 34,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake fluid low

Front o/s shocker looks damp

Rear tyres badly wearing on edges to 1.8mm , alough not failable at time of test advise rplacment

Pass 17 Jul 2008 21,196 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 17,980 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 17,925 miles

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

Front number plate cracked through the securing screw.

Nearside front tyre down to 2mm.

Pass 20 Jul 2006 12,447 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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PF53 FHE is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PF53 FHE, 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 PF53 FHE registered?

PF53 FHE is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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