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SO53 OVU

2003 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,869 mi
Last recorded108,869 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 OVU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 108,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Fail 9 Apr 2020 108,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside steering arm has slight play

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 102,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre slightly feathered

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 102,226 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre slightly feathered

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 91,821 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 91,821 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 79,280 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 68,370 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 64,334 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 64,334 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 64,232 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 64,232 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 57,276 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 57,276 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak from radiator

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 46,499 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 36,643 miles

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 May 2011 36,642 miles

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

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 32,057 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 31,728 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 31,728 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 31,510 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 28,947 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 27,572 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 27,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 OVU is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SO53 OVU, 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 OVU registered?

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

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