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YM53 LDK

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,852 mi
Last recorded99,852 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 LDK
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 99,852 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering rack joints and wear in rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 99,852 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner rear sills, and osr outer sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering rack joints and wear in rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 96,932 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 96,932 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both shocks corroded through leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 94,758 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 92,476 miles

Central Front coolant pipe corroded

Oil leak ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 May 2018 92,476 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central Front coolant pipe corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coil spring corroded both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2017 90,414 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 90,414 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Ball joint has slight play both inner rack joints (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2016 88,934 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 86,283 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 79,974 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 73,991 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 73,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 68,226 miles

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

Nearside wiper slightly torn

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 60,344 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 50,794 miles

Oil leak

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

rear wiper split

Pass 21 Jan 2009 39,491 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 30,601 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 30,601 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)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 22,649 miles

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

near side rear brake effort slightly lower than off side

service due??? check records last serviced

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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YM53 LDK is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YM53 LDK, 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 YM53 LDK registered?

YM53 LDK is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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