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YM53 LFH

2003 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

46,600 mi
Last recorded46,600 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 LFH
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 46,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower SILL DENTED

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 35,138 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDE (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 32,314 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDE (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 28,782 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 28,782 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 26,054 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 26,054 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 20,417 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside brake more efficient than offside - imbalance by 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Front to rear brake pipes covered

Offside Rear dust cover missing from backplate

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread starting to deteriate (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade worn/split

handbrake cable outter casing deteriating

Fail 13 Oct 2017 20,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wornout on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside brake more efficient than offside - imbalance by 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Front to rear brake pipes covered

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread starting to deteriate (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade worn/split

handbrake cable outter casing deteriating

Pass 21 Oct 2016 14,299 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 8,741 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 8,360 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 8,360 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 7,953 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 7,508 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 7,184 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 6,814 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 6,495 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 6,050 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 5,594 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 4,977 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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YM53 LFH is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YM53 LFH, 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 YM53 LFH registered?

YM53 LFH is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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