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YL53 EXF

2004 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,259 mi
Last recorded77,259 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 EXF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 77,259 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 77,210 miles

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

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))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 74,883 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 71,408 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 71,407 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre section of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 67,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 May 2018 67,485 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Aug 2017 61,470 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 61,468 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 59,309 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 59,303 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 56,013 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 52,495 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 48,798 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 46,135 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 43,092 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 43,092 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 39,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 39,489 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

off side front brake disc excessively corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2009 36,666 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 36,666 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 33,765 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 26,768 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 26,768 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Jan 2007 20,362 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 20,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 EXF is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YL53 EXF, 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 YL53 EXF registered?

YL53 EXF is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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