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PJ53 FWU

2003 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,764 mi
Last recorded59,764 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 FWU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 59,764 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 48,910 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2024 48,908 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking at tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear axle corroded

exhaust hangers snapped/missing

Pass 3 Aug 2023 46,062 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 40,375 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 38,375 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2020 38,375 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 35,521 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 35,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 34,492 miles

Advise rear exhaust box deteriorating.

Fail 5 Feb 2018 34,492 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/80-13. (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise rear exhaust box deteriorating.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.417mm, 155/80-13. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 33,487 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 32,404 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 31,550 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 31,550 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 30,863 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 30,281 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 29,599 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 28,974 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 28,266 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 26,199 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 14 May 2008 21,791 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise exhaust rear box in poor condition!

Fail 14 May 2008 21,791 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise exhaust rear box in poor condition!

Pass 31 May 2007 17,120 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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PJ53 FWU is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ53 FWU, 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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What year was PJ53 FWU registered?

PJ53 FWU is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is PJ53 FWU safe to buy?

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