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RY53 LPK

2004 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

105,425 mi
Last recorded105,425 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 LPK
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 105,425 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside components have surface corrosion

Fail 31 Dec 2018 105,025 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axel beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 99,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear service brake low reading

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

rear brake imbalance just met

Fail 22 Dec 2017 95,291 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear service brake low reading

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 86,091 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 86,091 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 76,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wiper worn

Fail 23 Dec 2015 76,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wiper worn

Pass 9 Jan 2015 67,361 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 67,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 57,025 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S front tyre worn on outer edges.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 47,397 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 47,397 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 35,835 miles

Front No.plate damaged.

Fail 11 Jan 2012 35,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front No.plate damaged.

Pass 30 Dec 2010 33,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Dec 2010 33,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2009 28,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 24,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 24,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2007 21,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 21,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 10 Jan 2007 17,393 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)

Fail 9 Jan 2007 17,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

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 LPK is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 RY53 LPK, 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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RY53 LPK is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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