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WX53 UFU

2003 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,507 mi
Last recorded78,507 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 UFU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2020 78,507 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Headlight unit loose (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate Covered up (7.1.6 (a))

Offside front tyre on 2mm & Heavily worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Jan 2019 70,937 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 65,406 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 65,406 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 61,256 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 57,424 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside SLIGHT PLAY IN RACK END

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 52,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 52,183 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 48,793 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 44,681 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 41,331 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2011 37,168 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 33,309 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 33,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

oil leaking from sump

off side rear tyre deteriorated (cracked tread)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 28,086 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 22,317 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 16,955 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 UFU is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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