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YU53 URE

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

39,845 mi
Last recorded39,845 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 URE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 39,845 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust tail pipe has limited life

Pass 29 Oct 2024 38,205 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear tail pipe has limited life

Fail 22 Oct 2024 38,203 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear tail pipe has limited life

Pass 6 Nov 2023 36,437 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 36,376 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust tail pipe has limited life outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2022 34,755 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 34,107 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 32,206 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 31,089 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 30,146 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 29,034 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 28,221 miles

Front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

Pass 28 Jul 2015 27,441 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 26,455 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 25,410 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 23,776 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 23,776 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 22,702 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 22,169 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 20,303 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 20,303 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 9 Jan 2008 20,267 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 16,579 miles

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

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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YU53 URE is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YU53 URE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YU53 URE registered?

YU53 URE is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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The MOT history for YU53 URE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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