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YL53 UWW

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,072 mi
Last recorded122,072 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 122,072 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 122,072 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 119,839 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 113,864 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 100,019 miles

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

sump corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2018 100,019 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

sump corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2017 89,553 miles

Exhaust front and rear sections deteriating and corroding

Heavy Rusting on front and rear chassis sections, ok at time of mot

Heavy rust on Rear axle sections, ok at time of mot

Nearside front top strut bearing worn

Rusting in inner bonnet wing area, ok at time of mot

Slight leak nearside front inner cv boot

all wiper blades worn

both front shocker casings heavily rusting

front and rear coil springs heavily rusting

offside front top strut bearing, heavily worn, recommend change

offside rear plastic outer brake pipe cover splitting

slight bind on offside front wheel, and pads getting low

slight split in offside front lower ball joint rubber

wear and rust front brake disc's

Fail 15 Nov 2017 89,481 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength Offside Rear outer sill corroded to excess (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust front and rear sections deteriating and corroding

Heavy Rusting on front and rear chassis sections, ok at time of mot

Heavy rust on Rear axle sections, ok at time of mot

Nearside front top strut bearing worn

Rusting in inner bonnet wing area, ok at time of mot

Slight leak nearside front inner cv boot

all wiper blades worn

both front shocker casings heavily rusting

front and rear coil springs heavily rusting

offside front top strut bearing, heavily worn, recommend change

offside rear plastic outer brake pipe cover splitting

slight bind on offside front wheel, and pads getting low

slight split in offside front lower ball joint rubber

wear and rust front brake disc's

Pass 29 Nov 2016 83,837 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 74,455 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 71,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 68,224 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 64,133 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 60,000 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 59,998 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 54,889 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 48,295 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 42,172 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2008 42,172 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 34,069 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 23,206 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 23,206 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 UWW is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UWW, 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 UWW registered?

YL53 UWW is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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