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EN53 LWD

2003 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

125,700 mi
Last recorded125,700 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 LWD
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 125,700 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 122,449 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 117,896 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 113,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 110,275 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 107,197 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Feb 2019 105,343 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 105,343 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 100,897 miles

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

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 97,708 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Lower coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 90,269 miles

Rear Lower coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 85,698 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 82,282 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2013 74,527 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 68,142 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box heavily corroded.

Pass 27 Jan 2012 68,142 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box heavily corroded.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 63,663 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 58,542 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 53,926 miles

front tyres heavy wear on inner legal at time of test only

Pass 28 Jan 2008 50,528 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 39,994 miles

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

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

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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EN53 LWD is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 EN53 LWD, 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 EN53 LWD registered?

EN53 LWD is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is EN53 LWD safe to buy?

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