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YL53 FFA

2003 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,820 mi
Last recorded89,820 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 FFA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 May 2020 89,820 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 84,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount to the axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount to the axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear brakes noisy on rotation of back wheels

rear axle corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2019 84,124 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users antifreeze constantly dripping from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount to the axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount to the axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear brakes noisy on rotation of back wheels

rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 80,562 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 78,023 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on both front brake disc inner faces

corrosion on exhaust system

movement in both front suspension leg top mountings

offside repeater lamp faded

rear number plate lettering starting to fade

Fail 10 Feb 2017 77,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on both front brake disc inner faces

corrosion on exhaust system

movement in both front suspension leg top mountings

offside repeater lamp faded

rear number plate lettering starting to fade

Pass 14 Mar 2016 75,156 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 74,578 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 69,018 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 63,290 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 63,290 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 56,539 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 47,006 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 39,125 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 30,727 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 30,727 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 22,408 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 17,456 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 11,332 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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YL53 FFA is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 52,102 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FFA, 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 23 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 FFA registered?

YL53 FFA is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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