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PL53 SSU

2004 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,618 mi
Last recorded56,618 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 SSU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 56,618 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 56,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 37,442 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 37,442 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 37,111 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 36,324 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 35,441 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 35,441 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle section (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 34,359 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 33,256 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 31,504 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 28,970 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 28,970 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 26,340 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 23,317 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 21,896 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 18,768 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 16,159 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 13,170 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 10,142 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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PL53 SSU is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 PL53 SSU, 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 PL53 SSU registered?

PL53 SSU is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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