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YL53 UVU

2004 Fiat Panda

Maroon Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,767 mi
Last recorded47,767 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 UVU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 47,767 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Park brake reading low

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Park brake travel high

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 47,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Park brake reading low

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Park brake travel high

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 37,523 miles

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

various corrosion underneath

Pass 25 Aug 2021 36,700 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 35,668 miles

Heavy corrosion to rear axle

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 34,258 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 32,351 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 32,351 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 30,864 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

both front and parts of front to rear brake pipes coated in protective cover

slight corrosion to varous places

Fail 12 Sep 2017 30,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

both front and parts of front to rear brake pipes coated in protective cover

slight corrosion to varous places

Pass 11 Feb 2016 29,556 miles

all springs corroded

both front wishbone rear bushes poor condition

brake pipes corroded and greased

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2015 27,763 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 26,160 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 26,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise all four tyres cracking in tread and outer wall

advise corrosion rear axle

Pass 12 Jun 2013 25,999 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 25,707 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2011 25,355 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 24,932 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 23,812 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 19,787 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 13,794 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 12,137 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 UVU is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Maroon with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 UVU, 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 UVU registered?

YL53 UVU is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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The MOT history for YL53 UVU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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