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RY53 TZR

2003 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

42,695 mi
Last recorded42,695 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 TZR
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 42,695 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 42,643 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 42,643 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 41,890 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 41,889 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rad leaking from the side

Pass 30 Mar 2016 39,341 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 39,341 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 37,185 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 34,912 miles

Coolant leak

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 4 Apr 2014 34,912 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 32,534 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 30,414 miles

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2011 27,491 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 24,015 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 20,714 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 16,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 16,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 13,564 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 9,751 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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RY53 TZR is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 TZR, 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 TZR registered?

RY53 TZR is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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The MOT history for RY53 TZR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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