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WP53 RCV

2003 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

72,189 mi
Last recorded72,189 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 RCV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 72,189 miles

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

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

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

handbrake requires adjustment

sills have slight corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2024 69,319 miles

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))

Nearside Rear hand brake requires adjustment soon

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

Rear axle has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2023 66,616 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 66,606 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 65,559 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 64,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 64,703 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 62,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside parking brake effort low

Pass 18 Jan 2019 53,881 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Jan 2019 53,881 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Jan 2018 49,995 miles

Offside Front Inner disc corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2018 49,995 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner disc corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2018 49,985 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner disc corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2017 48,173 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 45,051 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 41,697 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 38,417 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 34,992 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 32,719 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2012 32,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2011 30,087 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 30,083 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 29,142 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust backbox blowing + very corroded

exhaust middle very corroded + blowing from joint

front brake pads very low

o/s + n/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s + n/s rear tyres close to legal limit

rear number plate damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2008 23,873 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 18,895 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 18,895 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 14,335 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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WP53 RCV is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WP53 RCV, 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 WP53 RCV registered?

WP53 RCV is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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