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ET53 BVH

2003 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,709 mi
Last recorded96,709 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 BVH
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2024 96,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from sump area (corroded) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4 tyres underinflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 87,302 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 87,302 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 75,626 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule jump hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box / pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge especially on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule jump hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 75,626 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule jump hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box / pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge especially on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule jump hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 69,761 miles

Offside Rear Lower Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Dial was on 1 should when normally (empty) be on "0" zero, unless car is laden, ()

Pass 30 Apr 2019 53,401 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 52,972 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and shock absorber casing slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and shock absorber casing slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 52,969 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and shock absorber casing slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and shock absorber casing slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 52,474 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 51,360 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 49,970 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 48,795 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 47,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 45,550 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 36,141 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 32,954 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

exhaust clamp missing between rear and centre boxes

Pass 11 Dec 2008 28,586 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 23,283 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 18,527 miles

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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ET53 BVH is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ET53 BVH, 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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ET53 BVH is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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