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RF53 EJC

2003 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,338 mi
Last recorded74,338 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 74,338 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 74,338 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 73,652 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 69,510 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 68,458 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 66,901 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2011 63,494 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

oil sump damaged

Fail 5 Oct 2011 63,420 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

battery light on

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front exterior door handle sticking

spacesaver fitted to nearside rear

sump damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2008 38,233 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 38,233 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 33,863 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 28,007 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 EJC is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJC, 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 EJC registered?

RF53 EJC is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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