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SC53 TFA

2003 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,565 mi
Last recorded77,565 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 TFA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 77,565 miles

Nearside Front inner track rod had slight play

Parking brake only just met requirements

slight exhaust blow

Pass 12 Oct 2016 71,614 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 66,761 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 62,320 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2013 59,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 59,005 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 56,534 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 54,018 miles

exhaust system & rear silencer corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2011 54,018 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

exhaust system & rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2011 50,019 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 44,132 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 38,067 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 31,584 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 24,223 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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SC53 TFA is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SC53 TFA, 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 SC53 TFA registered?

SC53 TFA is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is SC53 TFA safe to buy?

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