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PL53 SUA

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,161 mi
Last recorded81,161 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 SUA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 81,161 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 76,850 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 76,850 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 61,436 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear exhaust section outer skin deteriorated

Fail 19 Jun 2013 61,436 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust section outer skin deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2012 49,416 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 49,415 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded

front shocker damp

front tyres worn

n/s mirror crack

Pass 4 May 2011 37,395 miles

n/s mirror glass broken

Pass 21 Apr 2010 29,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s mirror glass broke

Pass 31 Mar 2009 19,519 miles

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

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

n/s wing mirror cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2008 11,194 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 4,297 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 SUA is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SUA, 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 SUA registered?

PL53 SUA is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 20 February 2004.

Is PL53 SUA safe to buy?

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