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DN53 HDU

2003 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,238 mi
Last recorded121,238 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 HDU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 121,238 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front exhaust flexy part rattling and front exhaust mounting corroded.

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge, tread depth between 2 and 3mm.

under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 4 Aug 2016 121,238 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front exhaust flexy part rattling and front exhaust mounting corroded.

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge, tread depth between 2 and 3mm.

Pass 7 Aug 2015 99,012 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 99,012 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 72,937 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 54,224 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 50,305 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 51,305 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)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 43,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 37,386 miles

both front top suspension mounts worn

Fail 9 Mar 2011 37,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front top suspension mounts worn

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2010 29,608 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 28,881 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 19,581 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 19,517 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 11,334 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 10,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 13 Dec 2006 9,214 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 9,214 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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DN53 HDU is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DN53 HDU, 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 DN53 HDU registered?

DN53 HDU is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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