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BL53 CDN

2003 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,580 mi
Last recorded65,580 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 CDN
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 65,580 miles

All tyres have wear on inner edges

Pass 18 Feb 2016 62,001 miles

Both front Tyres have slight wear to inner and outer edges

Fail 12 Feb 2016 61,979 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front Tyres have slight wear to inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Feb 2015 59,110 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 53,769 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 53,769 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 47,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyre treads cracking

Pass 21 Jan 2012 42,640 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 42,640 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 35,541 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 28,045 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 28,045 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 24,054 miles

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm & tread wearing on edges

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm & wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 18,356 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 15,087 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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BL53 CDN is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BL53 CDN, 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 BL53 CDN registered?

BL53 CDN is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is BL53 CDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL53 CDN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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