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RF53 EHN

2003 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,821 mi
Last recorded100,821 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 EHN
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 May 2018 100,821 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure glass (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2017 95,693 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 88,608 miles

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)

Offside Front sun-visor can not be secured up but is not blocking driver view of the road

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

Fail 18 May 2016 88,608 miles

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

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)

Offside Front sun-visor can not be secured up but is not blocking driver view of the road

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

Pass 12 May 2015 83,684 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 75,731 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 75,731 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 68,088 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 59,572 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 59,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 51,021 miles

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

O/S door mirror is cracked

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 51,021 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Advise rear wiper is at end of life

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

O/S door mirror is cracked

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 43,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside rear door outer handle sticking

Fail 18 Feb 2010 43,565 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside rear door outer handle sticking

Pass 28 Jan 2009 36,851 miles

child seats fitted to rear seats

Pass 25 Jan 2008 29,301 miles

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

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)

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

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

small splits in both front wiperblades not affecting operation

Pass 25 Nov 2006 22,434 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 EHN is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 RF53 EHN, 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 EHN registered?

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

Is RF53 EHN safe to buy?

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