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WX53 UFC

2003 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

45,204 mi
Last recorded45,204 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 UFC
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 45,204 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 44,950 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leaks from radiator and water pump areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 44,618 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front top strut mounting has slight lift

reverse light inop, switch not connected, plugged in switch and still not working

Pass 28 Jan 2022 44,226 miles

Both front suspension housings corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 43,797 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 43,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 42,766 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 42,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 42,133 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 42,133 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 41,415 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 40,555 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 38,059 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 35,130 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 14 Jan 2013 30,839 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 30,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 29,632 miles

front brake discs rusty

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 12 Feb 2011 27,897 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

offside repeater slightly insecure

rear exhaust corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 9 Feb 2010 23,958 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 23,957 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 20,051 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 15,970 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 12,405 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 UFC is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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