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CW53 JTV

2003 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

76,563 mi
Last recorded76,563 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 JTV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 76,563 miles

Rear Axle Corrosion

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 76,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle Corrosion

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 69,074 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 69,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 68,803 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 68,228 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 66,314 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 64,400 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 61,806 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 60,844 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 60,844 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 58,438 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 58,438 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 54,400 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 45,859 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 45,859 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 37,821 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 37,820 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 26,002 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 16,950 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 16,950 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 15,832 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 15,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 12,840 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 12,840 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 9,501 miles

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

servo hose to servo pump sealing o ring spliting/deteorating but not causing vacume/air leak or loose fitting .

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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CW53 JTV is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 CW53 JTV, 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 CW53 JTV registered?

CW53 JTV is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is CW53 JTV safe to buy?

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