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RF53 EHL

2003 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,149 mi
Last recorded31,149 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 EHL
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 31,149 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 29,065 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 26,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 23,747 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

play to both front strut top mounts

Pass 3 Dec 2021 22,203 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 22,202 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Will not adjust, broken adjuster (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 19,523 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 19,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 18,236 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 18,236 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 16,760 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 16,597 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 16,362 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 16,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 16,034 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 16,034 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 15,541 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 14,985 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 14,371 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 13,689 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 12,908 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 12,103 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 11,049 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 10,009 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 8,971 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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RF53 EHL is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 52,102 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 RF53 EHL, 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 23 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RF53 EHL registered?

RF53 EHL is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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