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VO53 FHG

2003 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

131,389 mi
Last recorded131,389 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 FHG
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 131,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 131,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 131,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 126,492 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 120,974 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 115,139 miles

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

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2017 110,054 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 11 Jan 2016 104,397 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 104,394 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 96,580 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 86,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

battery insecure

Fail 9 Jan 2014 86,473 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

battery insecure

Pass 27 Dec 2012 76,378 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 68,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Dec 2010 55,061 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2010 55,061 miles

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

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 43,349 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 43,348 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted to left rear not allowing full inspection of seatbelt.

Exhaust system corroded.

Pass 4 Dec 2008 28,965 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 28,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner 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 3 Dec 2007 15,683 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 12,622 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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VO53 FHG is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VO53 FHG, 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 VO53 FHG registered?

VO53 FHG is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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