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PY53 MHA

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,342 mi
Last recorded135,342 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 MHA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 135,342 miles

Advise exhaust has slight blow. Advise o,s rear tyre close to legal limit.

Pass 18 Aug 2016 131,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 125,556 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 119,589 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 113,018 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 106,118 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 106,118 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 95,226 miles

offside front brake backing plate catching disc

Fail 9 Feb 2011 95,223 miles

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

offside front brake backing plate catching disc

Pass 16 Feb 2010 87,813 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 87,812 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 80,142 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 80,140 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 72,934 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 61,844 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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PY53 MHA is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 PY53 MHA, 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 PY53 MHA registered?

PY53 MHA is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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