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SH53 DRZ

2003 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,048 mi
Last recorded54,048 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 DRZ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 54,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 54,048 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 49,893 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 43,728 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 43,728 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 42,770 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 41,711 miles

radiator leaks

rear exhaust section deteriated

Fail 31 Aug 2016 41,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed splits in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

radiator leaks

rear exhaust section deteriated

Pass 2 Sep 2015 38,682 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust box and system corroding.

slight rise and fall from front brakes.

under body very dry and needs good oil spray has been stood for some time.

water leak from radiator unit.

Fail 1 Sep 2015 38,681 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 35,775 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2013 33,785 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 31,491 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 30,178 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 30,173 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 29,399 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 29,376 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 28,401 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 28,397 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 16,698 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 16,698 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 14,286 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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SH53 DRZ is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 SH53 DRZ, 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 SH53 DRZ registered?

SH53 DRZ is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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