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RF53 EHW

2003 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,439 mi
Last recorded119,439 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 EHW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 119,439 miles

sun visor missing o/s

Fail 21 Nov 2018 119,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

sun visor missing o/s

Pass 14 Dec 2017 117,829 miles

oil leak

scatch on screen

Fail 14 Dec 2017 117,829 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

oil leak

scatch on screen

Pass 16 Dec 2016 116,028 miles

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

scratch on screen

Fail 16 Dec 2016 116,028 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear slight bind on brake

scratch on screen

Pass 10 Dec 2015 113,750 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 112,278 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 104,227 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear seat loose

Fail 4 Dec 2013 104,225 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear seat loose

Pass 4 Dec 2012 94,725 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 86,077 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 80,677 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 70,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 54,478 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 42,099 miles

n/s/f tyre close to wear marks .

rear exhaust silencer showing corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2006 29,778 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 EHW is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EHW, 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 EHW registered?

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

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