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AX53 KSE

2003 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

89,034 mi
Last recorded89,034 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 KSE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 89,034 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 89,029 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 80,636 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 80,632 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 74,440 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 67,502 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 67,334 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 59,109 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 58,955 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 51,184 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 51,181 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 51,164 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 46,799 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust clamps heaverly corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2011 46,799 miles

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

exhaust clamps heaverly corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2010 42,751 miles

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

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

front exhaust pipe jiont flange is broken ,but still secure.

offside rear tyre outer shoulder wearing close to legal limit.

rear exhaust pipe flange jiont is very corroded.,still secure.

Fail 16 Dec 2010 42,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front exhaust pipe jiont flange is broken ,but still secure.

offside rear tyre outer shoulder wearing close to legal limit.

rear exhaust pipe flange jiont is very corroded.,still secure.

Pass 11 Dec 2009 35,367 miles

bothside front discs are getting thin.

offside front top rubber suspension mounting has small amount of lifting.

rear silencer is in poor condition and is leaking little.

Fail 11 Dec 2009 35,364 miles

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

bothside front discs are getting thin.

offside front top rubber suspension mounting has small amount of lifting.

rear silencer is in poor condition and is leaking little.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 26,329 miles

Offside front tyre is very worn at inner shoulder.

Fail 15 Dec 2008 26,328 miles

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

Offside front tyre is very worn at inner shoulder.

Pass 13 Dec 2007 18,434 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 11,824 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AX53 KSE is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 AX53 KSE, 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 AX53 KSE registered?

AX53 KSE is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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