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YD53 YJR

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,353 mi
Last recorded124,353 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 YJR
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 124,353 miles

crack to screen

front brake discs rusty

Fail 21 Dec 2020 124,353 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

crack to screen

front brake discs rusty

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit

Pass 1 Jul 2019 114,366 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside sill rusted

parking brake effort

slight radiator leak

Fail 1 Jul 2019 114,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside sill rusted

parking brake effort

slight radiator leak

Pass 14 Jun 2018 103,506 miles

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

front tyres edges slight wear

Fail 14 Jun 2018 103,506 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

front tyres edges slight wear

handbrake travel

Pass 6 Jul 2017 93,545 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 93,528 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven n/s low (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 87,031 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear silencer cover corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2016 87,024 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear silencer cover corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2015 83,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 83,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 71,484 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 71,484 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2013 60,075 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 60,075 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 55,694 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 52,383 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 49,412 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 44,230 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 44,230 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 38,881 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 34,072 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 23,450 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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YD53 YJR is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 51,788 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 YD53 YJR, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YD53 YJR registered?

YD53 YJR is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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