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SO53 KUX

2003 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,459 mi
Last recorded88,459 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 KUX
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 88,459 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 71,467 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 66,533 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear showing signes of age (cracking)

Pass 4 Dec 2018 63,419 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 63,419 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2017 60,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four shock absorbers (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all four coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

oil leaks

Pass 6 Dec 2016 57,765 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

rear axle rusty

Fail 6 Dec 2016 57,765 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

rear axle rusty

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 54,961 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/r tyre cracking

rear axle rusty

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 54,961 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/r tyre cracking

rear axle rusty

rear wiper torn

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 51,911 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 51,911 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 48,859 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 45,649 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 42,380 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 42,377 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 39,577 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 35,986 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 30,572 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 24,899 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 18,193 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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SO53 KUX is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SO53 KUX, 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 SO53 KUX registered?

SO53 KUX is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is SO53 KUX safe to buy?

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