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BP53 HJF

2003 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,974 mi
Last recorded92,974 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 HJF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 92,974 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all tyres worn on edges

Fail 29 Jul 2020 92,974 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 Jul 2019 85,471 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 72,972 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 65,117 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 60,274 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 inner faces (3.5.1i)

Oil leak Engine-switch/filter/sump plug? ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 60,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 inner faces (3.5.1i)

Oil leak Engine-switch/filter/sump plug? ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 58,642 miles

Coolant leak

both rear indicaters starting to discolour

osr brake pipe corroding

Fail 3 Aug 2015 58,642 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak

both rear indicaters starting to discolour

osr brake pipe corroding

Pass 23 Jul 2014 47,125 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 23 Jul 2014 47,125 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 23 Aug 2013 37,463 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 37,462 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 33,996 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust corroded slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2011 31,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 31,429 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 28,449 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 25,848 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 24,277 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust

slight brake binding to o/s/f

Pass 29 Dec 2006 17,883 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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BP53 HJF is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BP53 HJF, 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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BP53 HJF is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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