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PF53 WAJ

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,362 mi
Last recorded125,362 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 125,362 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 125,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high dip (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 116,523 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Feb 2024 116,523 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Feb 2023 109,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 109,645 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 104,532 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 98,798 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 89,638 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 81,714 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 81,714 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 69,236 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 56,342 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 42,085 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 42,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 29,141 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 18,323 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 18,323 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 17,729 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 17,729 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 16,646 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 16,646 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 14,704 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 14,704 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)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 12,229 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 9,855 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 9,851 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 6,826 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 WAJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WAJ, 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 WAJ registered?

PF53 WAJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is PF53 WAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF53 WAJ shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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