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RL53 FTA

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

22,669 mi
Last recorded22,669 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 FTA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 22,669 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both shock absorbers have corrosion on the casings

Pass 4 Jan 2025 22,663 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 22,228 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 21,621 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 21,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 19,741 miles

rear seat back not fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Jan 2021 19,285 miles

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 11 Jan 2020 17,906 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 14,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 4,957 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 4,774 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2015 4,680 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 4,673 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 4,534 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 4,164 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 3,702 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 3,348 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 2,975 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 2,434 miles

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 27 Dec 2008 1,803 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 971 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 632 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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RL53 FTA is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 RL53 FTA, 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 RL53 FTA registered?

RL53 FTA is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 22 January 2004.

Is RL53 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL53 FTA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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