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CF53 BAA

2003 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,235 mi
Last recorded96,235 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 BAA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 96,235 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 96,211 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 96,211 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure BOTH (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

AIR FILTER BOX IS MISSING

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

Offside SIDE REPEATER LENS IS MISSING

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

TIMING BELT COVER IS MISSING

Pass 18 Sep 2014 82,742 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 67,817 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 57,732 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 47,808 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 47,808 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 40,333 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 36,307 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 36,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 32,291 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 32,291 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 19,572 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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CF53 BAA is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 CF53 BAA, 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 CF53 BAA registered?

CF53 BAA is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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