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WX53 UEW

2003 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

38,329 mi
Last recorded38,329 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 UEW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 38,329 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2025 38,329 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength + inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength + inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 37,746 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2024 37,746 miles

Central Front Inner Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

front and rear steering and suspension heavy corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2023 37,056 miles

underside rusting

Pass 17 Nov 2022 36,230 miles

underside inc suspension and steering components corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2021 35,413 miles

underside inc suspension and steering components corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2020 34,423 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 33,383 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2019 33,383 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

under covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2018 31,930 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 31,922 miles

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 30,351 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2016 28,746 miles

underside of car inc suspension and steering components corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2016 28,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

underside of car inc suspension and steering components corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2015 27,115 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2014 25,443 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 25,443 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 23,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 21,688 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 21,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 19,768 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 17,800 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 15,343 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 13,005 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 10,543 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 7,800 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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WX53 UEW is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WX53 UEW, 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 WX53 UEW registered?

WX53 UEW is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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