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SO53 OVA

2003 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,820 mi
Last recorded77,820 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 77,820 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 76,891 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant leak

coolant pipes are corroded

n/s/r tyre is perished

o/s/r tyre is perished

oil leak

rear axle is corroded

rear wiper is deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2015 73,545 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

play in n/s/f rack end

Fail 13 Mar 2015 73,545 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

play in n/s/f rack end

Pass 14 Mar 2014 67,903 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2013 66,409 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front brake binding slightly

wheel trims fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2012 64,313 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 61,887 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 60,931 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 48,737 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 48,737 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 35,258 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 20,279 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 9,602 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 OVA 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 SO53 OVA, 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 OVA registered?

SO53 OVA is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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