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BL53 OMJ

2003 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,333 mi
Last recorded104,333 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 OMJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 104,333 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 98,308 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 90,347 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 90,325 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 85,363 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 80,847 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 80,734 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 76,268 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 72,076 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 72,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 70,721 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake matel pipes not cheaked propely due to protaction coated & ubove covers

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 68,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s front door external door handle stiff on opperation but door security ok at time of test

Fail 5 Nov 2013 68,914 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

n/s front door external door handle stiff on opperation but door security ok at time of test

Pass 5 Nov 2012 64,096 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 64,096 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 57,732 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 50,568 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 36,798 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 26,604 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 26,604 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 19,069 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 15,164 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 OMJ is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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