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RY53 LDN

2003 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

105,888 mi
Last recorded105,888 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 LDN
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 105,888 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 17 May 2021 98,792 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front top mounts have slight play

Pass 7 Mar 2020 85,179 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 72,546 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 65,656 miles

Front tyres close to legal limit and smooth on inner edges

Pass 23 Dec 2016 59,841 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Dec 2015 53,020 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 46,068 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 41,793 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2013 41,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2012 36,977 miles

both rear tyres worn low on outer edges and perishing in tread

rear exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

Fail 1 Dec 2011 33,039 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)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear exhaust box rusty.

Pass 1 Dec 2011 33,039 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)

Rear exhaust box rusty.

Pass 15 Dec 2010 29,347 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 25,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

radiator has a small leak

Pass 10 Dec 2008 18,863 miles

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

Nail in right rear tyre - punctured, have pumped up

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 18,863 miles

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

Nail in right rear tyre - punctured, have pumped up

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 14,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 10,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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RY53 LDN is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RY53 LDN, 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 RY53 LDN registered?

RY53 LDN is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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