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BL53 OMB

2003 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

120,262 mi
Last recorded120,262 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 OMB
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 120,262 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 120,248 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 114,985 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 114,971 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 110,132 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 106,352 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 95,228 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 87,833 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 83,385 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 79,717 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 75,766 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brakes grabbing slightly

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2014 69,056 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 18 Jul 2014 69,053 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2013 61,966 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 61,961 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 56,433 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 56,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 53,272 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 43,796 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 43,796 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 38,577 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 25,110 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 17,096 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 17,890 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 17,890 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

REAR EXHAUST STARTING TO LEAK

Pass 19 Dec 2006 14,623 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust section, keep check on.

Fail 12 Dec 2006 14,515 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Brake fluid level slight low, recommend inspection.

Front brake pads becoming low, keep check on.

Offside front brake, slight binding, recommend attention.

Rear exhaust section corroded, slight leakage, keep check on.

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 OMB is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BL53 OMB, 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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BL53 OMB is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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