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YM53 YFB

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

76,552 mi
Last recorded76,552 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 YFB
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 76,552 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 76,552 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 68,359 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 60,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 60,053 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 49,096 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 49,096 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 41,076 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 40,767 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 40,148 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 39,536 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 38,344 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 37,145 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 37,076 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 35,594 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 33,357 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 30,573 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 27,325 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 23,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 20,324 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 17,492 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 13,029 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 YFB is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 YFB, 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 YFB registered?

YM53 YFB is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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