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PF53 FRC

2003 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,395 mi
Last recorded98,395 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 FRC
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 98,395 miles

extensive corrosion on rear silencer outer skin

Fail 20 Mar 2013 98,395 miles

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

extensive corrosion on rear silencer outer skin

Pass 21 Mar 2012 93,262 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 93,262 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 88,768 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 88,768 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 84,459 miles

o/s rear lens broken not failable at time of test

Fail 3 Mar 2010 84,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

o/s rear lens broken not failable at time of test

Pass 4 Mar 2009 79,000 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 75,707 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 67,936 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 67,936 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 FRC is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PF53 FRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PF53 FRC?

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What year was PF53 FRC registered?

PF53 FRC is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is PF53 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF53 FRC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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