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YJ53 PEW

2004 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

136,803 mi
Last recorded136,803 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 PEW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 136,803 miles

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

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

steering tighter to turn to right

Pass 27 Mar 2025 136,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake requires firm pull

power steering tight to turn slightly on right and lock

Fail 27 Mar 2025 136,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

hand brake requires firm pull

power steering tight to turn slightly on right and lock

Pass 26 Sep 2022 131,876 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 124,145 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 117,198 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 117,080 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor hanging down unattached (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2019 108,904 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 108,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 101,557 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 101,549 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed door handle sticking outter (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2017 96,936 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 91,408 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 85,220 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 85,220 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 78,728 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 78,728 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 74,407 miles

rear silencer's outer skin is slightly deteriorated + corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2013 74,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear silencer's outer skin is slightly deteriorated + corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2012 68,836 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 68,836 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Aug 2011 65,656 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 65,654 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)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 55,764 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 46,313 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 33,382 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 19,818 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 19,817 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 16,554 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 PEW is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 YJ53 PEW, 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 PEW is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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