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WP53 RFY

2003 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,445 mi
Last recorded80,445 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 80,445 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 80,445 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 71,926 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 69,195 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 69,195 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 66,602 miles

Exhaust corroded ( middle piece

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts ( Rear bush perished) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 66,602 miles

Exhaust corroded ( middle piece

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts ( Rear bush perished) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 65,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 60,778 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear parking brake has slightly low effort

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 55,091 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 49,002 miles

exhaust in poor condition

nearside front shocker has a slight leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 36,324 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 36,324 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 21,177 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 19,134 miles

rear exast box is very rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2011 19,504 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 19,014 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 18,811 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 14,665 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 7,750 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 6,356 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 RFY is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WP53 RFY, 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 RFY registered?

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

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