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DN53 HXY

2003 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

137,390 mi
Last recorded137,390 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 137,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 132,309 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 132,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 128,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 127,137 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 125,512 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 122,784 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

n/s sill corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2017 119,721 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 119,721 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 115,735 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 115,735 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint RACK END (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 115,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 100,528 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 99,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 91,730 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 91,730 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 80,839 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2012 72,802 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 65,481 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 54,666 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 47,988 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 29,913 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 29,913 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 20,849 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 HXY is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HXY, 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 HXY registered?

DN53 HXY is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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