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ET53 MWA

2003 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,118 mi
Last recorded98,118 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 MWA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 98,118 miles

Nearside Front tyre bold on outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre starting to wear low

Oil leak ()

exhaust flexi in poor condition

Fail 15 Nov 2016 98,118 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre bold on outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre starting to wear low

Oil leak ()

exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 1 Dec 2015 91,605 miles

o/s/f shocker leaking and weak

Fail 1 Dec 2015 91,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

o/s/f shocker leaking and weak

Fail 12 Nov 2015 91,383 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsr 1558013 (4.1.E.1)

osf drop link play in ball joint, osf shocker leaking /weak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 86,686 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on edges pass due to tread pattern

o/s and n/s front rear wishbone bush soft

o/s front shocker soft

Fail 24 Nov 2014 86,686 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

n/s rear tyre on legal limit

o/s and n/s front rear wishbone bush soft

o/s front tyre worn on edges pass due to tread pattern

Pass 18 Nov 2013 81,958 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 76,505 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 76,505 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 68,069 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 60,635 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 52,302 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 52,302 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 42,547 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 34,134 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 34,132 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 25,409 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)

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 MWA is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ET53 MWA, 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 MWA is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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