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YJ53 KJB

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

154,117 mi
Last recorded154,117 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 KJB
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2022 154,117 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Flaking metal (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine Leaking, engine covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 149,796 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 149,792 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r foot brake low effort

Pass 3 Nov 2020 146,787 miles

oil leaks @ engine

Pass 18 Oct 2019 143,760 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 141,272 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 141,272 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 138,155 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 138,149 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven LOW (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 132,655 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f wishbone rear bushes soft flexing

oil leaks @ engine

Fail 3 Nov 2016 132,649 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f & n/s/f wishbone rear bushes soft flexing

oil leaks @ engine

Pass 3 Nov 2015 127,764 miles

no coolant fan fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2015 127,757 miles

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

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

exhaust leak @ front flexy pipe

no coolant fan fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2014 118,834 miles

front tyre worn on edges

oil leaks @ engine/gearbox

Fail 3 Nov 2014 118,831 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front tyre worn on edges

o/s/r foot brake effort low

oil leaks @ engine/gearbox

Pass 4 Nov 2013 112,076 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 112,076 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 94,999 miles

coolant fan seized

oil leak @ engine

Fail 8 Feb 2013 94,999 miles

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

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

2 x rear tyres near limit

coolant fan seized

oil leak @ engine

Pass 18 Feb 2012 80,492 miles

front number plate in poor condition ( delaminating )

Pass 18 Feb 2011 75,945 miles

front bnumber plate delaminating

outter door handles stiff

rear tyres tread low

wipers worn

Pass 20 Feb 2010 62,668 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear silencer rattling

Pass 21 Feb 2009 53,178 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 46,611 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 35,978 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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YJ53 KJB is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YJ53 KJB, 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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YJ53 KJB is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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