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YL53 EWR

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

124,278 mi
Last recorded124,278 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 EWR
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2021 124,278 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front top suspension mounting has some play

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Aug 2020 108,997 miles

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

some play in offside front top suspension mounting

Fail 27 Aug 2020 108,987 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

some play in offside front top suspension mounting

Pass 19 Aug 2019 90,849 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 90,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 75,980 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 75,248 miles

both rear coil springs are corroded

both shock absorber top rubbers are splitting

nearside front shock absorber is corroded

oil leak around the engine/gearbox

Fail 21 Aug 2017 75,248 miles

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

both rear coil springs are corroded

both shock absorber top rubbers are splitting

nearside front shock absorber is corroded

oil leak around the engine/gearbox

Pass 15 Sep 2016 73,827 miles

both front shock absorbers are corroded

both rear shock absorber top mounts are perishing

Pass 26 Sep 2015 70,514 miles

baffles broken up in the rear silencer

both front shock absorbers corroded

slight exhaust blow from rear joint

Fail 26 Sep 2015 70,514 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

baffles broken up in the rear silencer

both front shock absorbers corroded

slight exhaust blow from rear joint

Pass 25 Sep 2014 68,682 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front shock corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2014 68,682 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front shock corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2013 65,073 miles

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight blow rear exhaust join

Fail 7 Sep 2013 65,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight blow rear exhaust join

Pass 27 Sep 2012 59,235 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 46,881 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 39,839 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 39,839 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 39,838 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge of tread.

Pass 17 Jul 2010 39,637 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 33,613 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 26,807 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 19,546 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 19,530 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)

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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YL53 EWR is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc 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 YL53 EWR, 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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YL53 EWR is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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