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WJ53 BXA

2003 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

63,438 mi
Last recorded63,438 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 BXA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 63,438 miles

Exhaust clamps rusting away.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade u/s.

Spare tyre flat.

Pass 29 Aug 2024 62,757 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 62,009 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 61,334 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 60,520 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 60,119 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 59,652 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 59,303 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 59,302 miles

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 58,855 miles

NSF brake has slight bind

NSF shock absorber has corrosion

Rear foot brake at 30% imbalance

Pass 11 Aug 2016 58,514 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 51,436 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 49,882 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 44,939 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 40,215 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 36,019 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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WJ53 BXA is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WJ53 BXA, 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 WJ53 BXA registered?

WJ53 BXA is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is WJ53 BXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ53 BXA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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