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SW53 EVT

2003 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

124,519 mi
Last recorded124,519 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 EVT
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 124,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top Spring Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 122,578 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 120,062 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 116,698 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 116,697 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (union ) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear.(union) (3.6.B.2c)

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 8 Aug 2017 109,534 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 31 Jul 2017 109,534 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2016 99,431 miles

front tyres wearing inside edges

Fail 19 Jul 2016 99,431 miles

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

front discs in poor condition

front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 4 Aug 2015 88,515 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 88,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 78,828 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 78,828 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 70,312 miles

front tyres wearing inside edges

Fail 30 Jul 2013 70,312 miles

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

front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 27 Jul 2012 59,435 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 59,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 47,427 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 47,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 40,423 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 40,423 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 35,790 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 30,918 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 28,001 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 23,665 miles

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

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

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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SW53 EVT is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SW53 EVT, 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 SW53 EVT registered?

SW53 EVT is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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