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EF53 LDY

2003 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,173 mi
Last recorded44,173 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 LDY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2014 44,173 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust box rattling

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 44,173 miles

Rear Exhaust box rattling

Pass 15 Feb 2013 39,415 miles

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2012 32,720 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 26,405 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 26,405 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 22 Feb 2011 26,405 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 22,881 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 19,596 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 15,392 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 11,730 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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EF53 LDY is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 EF53 LDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF53 LDY registered?

EF53 LDY is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is EF53 LDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 LDY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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