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VE53 YSU

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,504 mi
Last recorded46,504 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 YSU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 46,504 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2024 44,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 44,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 42,984 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 3 Nov 2021 41,311 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 40,869 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2019 40,132 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 40,130 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 39,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2017 39,646 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2016 39,021 miles

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

rear exhaust box and clamp corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 38,573 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2014 37,791 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2014 37,736 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2013 37,320 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2012 36,717 miles

rear box corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2011 36,082 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 35,338 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 34,204 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 34,204 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 31,371 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 27,144 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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VE53 YSU is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 51,788 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 VE53 YSU, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VE53 YSU registered?

VE53 YSU is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 February 2004.

Is VE53 YSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE53 YSU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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