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SE53 OCM

2004 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,822 mi
Last recorded115,822 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE53 OCM
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 115,822 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear tyre cracking all over

Fail 18 Jan 2019 115,774 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear tyre cracking all over

Pass 13 Jan 2018 109,004 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 109,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak sump ()

Pass 7 Jan 2017 105,166 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)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 102,564 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 102,563 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 54% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 95,689 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 87,809 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2013 79,417 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 79,417 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 71,868 miles

corrosion on 2 x front brake discs

exhaust corroded

front exhaust clamp and mount corroded through

Fail 9 Jan 2012 71,782 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

corrosion on 2 x front brake discs

exhaust corroded

front exhaust clamp and mount corroded through

Pass 21 Jan 2011 64,795 miles

front exhaust clamp corroded

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly splitting

slight leak at rear joint

Pass 14 Jun 2010 62,168 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 62,168 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 57,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 48,241 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 38,507 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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SE53 OCM is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SE53 OCM, 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 SE53 OCM registered?

SE53 OCM is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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