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SO53 UHT

2003 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,388 mi
Last recorded102,388 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 UHT
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 102,388 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 97,949 miles

slight play in o/s front anti roll bar link ball joint

Pass 14 Feb 2013 87,933 miles

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

engine oil leak from sump

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 14 Mar 2012 83,621 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor cindition

Pass 14 Mar 2012 83,621 miles

rear exhaust in poor cindition

Pass 8 Mar 2011 61,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 61,570 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

winter tyres are fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2010 47,374 miles

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

some corrosion developing on brake pipe ferrules o.k at mot test.

some corrosion developing on underside of vehicle and some suspension components o.k at mot test.

Pass 16 Dec 2009 46,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 36,236 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 Dec 2007 26,466 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 19,374 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 UHT is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UHT, 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 UHT registered?

SO53 UHT is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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