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PY53 NKG

2004 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

79,549 mi
Last recorded79,549 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 NKG
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 79,549 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 79,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 76,217 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 75,931 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 75,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

o/s wiper blade split at ends

Pass 22 Feb 2019 75,633 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 75,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 75,130 miles

Exhaust bracket snapped.

Fail 14 Feb 2018 75,125 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust bracket snapped.

Pass 24 Feb 2017 73,675 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 73,673 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine warning light on and missfire to engine.

Pass 13 Feb 2016 70,048 miles

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

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

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

coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2016 70,048 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master cylinder leaking at servo (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant leak

coolant level low

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 66,254 miles

Coolant leak

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

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 12 Feb 2015 66,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Coolant leak

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 14 Feb 2014 62,756 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

both rear tyres cracking (sidewall)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 62,756 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

both rear tyres cracking (sidewall)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 57,687 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2013 57,687 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2012 53,111 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 47,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 39,830 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 35,355 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 27,877 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 20,485 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 NKG is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 PY53 NKG, 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 NKG registered?

PY53 NKG is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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