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CP53 PJJ

2003 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,563 mi
Last recorded74,563 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 PJJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 74,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 155 80 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 74,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155 80 13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155 80 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 155 80 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 72,171 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to rear axle

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 70,630 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to rear axle and coil springs

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 68,676 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 68,676 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 66,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 64,831 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 64,831 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 63,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 63,165 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 62,032 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion in nearside front shock absorber outer casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 61,149 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 61,149 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Offside and nearside front (3.5.1g)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 59,800 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside front (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 57,519 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 55,800 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 55,800 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 53,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2013 46,260 miles

bodywork damage offside

Pass 12 Mar 2012 39,268 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 32,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 32,224 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 26,801 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 20,976 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 12,129 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 10,157 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 10,157 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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CP53 PJJ is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 CP53 PJJ, 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 CP53 PJJ registered?

CP53 PJJ is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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