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RD53 BSV

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

65,268 mi
Last recorded65,268 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD53 BSV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 65,268 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 65,268 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 64,624 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 64,165 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 64,165 miles

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 63,599 miles

Front brake pads 80% worn

Front coil springs rusty

Rear coil springs rusty

Rear silencer rusty

Fail 12 Dec 2017 63,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake pads 80% worn

Front coil springs rusty

Rear coil springs rusty

Rear silencer rusty

Pass 6 Dec 2016 62,580 miles

Rear silencer outer rusty

Pass 14 Dec 2015 61,361 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 59,767 miles

knocking nearside front roll bar link

nearside rear tyre low outer edge

Fail 4 Dec 2014 59,767 miles

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

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

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

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

knocking nearside front roll bar link

nearside rear tyre low outer edge

Pass 6 Dec 2013 58,087 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

nearside front lower arm rear bush perished

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2012 50,594 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wipers splitting on ends

nearside front tyre worn low inner edge

offside front tyre worn low inner edge on limit

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2011 42,460 miles

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Oct 2011 42,433 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front brake pads look low

Pass 15 Feb 2011 37,881 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

minor oil leak from engine

Fail 14 Feb 2011 37,878 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

minor oil leak from engine

Fail 6 Oct 2010 36,097 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front pads look low

Pass 6 Oct 2010 36,097 miles

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front pads look low

Pass 19 Dec 2008 27,554 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 26,929 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 21,982 miles

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

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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RD53 BSV is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RD53 BSV, 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 RD53 BSV registered?

RD53 BSV is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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