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FG53 UNH

2003 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,528 mi
Last recorded97,528 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 UNH
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 97,528 miles

Front heat shield loose

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 97,526 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front heat shield loose

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 94,459 miles

air clean insecure / loose

Front heat shield loose

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 90,480 miles

Nearside Front Inner gaiter twisted

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Feb 2017 90,480 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Inner gaiter twisted

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 86,469 miles

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

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Rear wiper split

oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2016 86,469 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded outer (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded outer (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Rear wiper split

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2015 82,149 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 79,552 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2014 79,552 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2013 71,703 miles

Front exhaust clamp missing and bracket broken

Nearside front wiper blade split on edge

Offside front brake slightly binding

Oil leak

Rear exhaust section and silencer becoming corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2012 64,399 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2011 59,333 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 59,333 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

n/s/mirror very loose

Pass 24 Jul 2010 54,830 miles

Nearside door mirror loose

Offside front brake slightly binding

Rear exhaust silencer outer cover corroded

Rear number plate becoming deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2010 54,794 miles

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

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)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside door mirror loose

Nearside rear tyre becoming out of shape

Offside front brake slightly binding

Rear exhaust silencer outer cover corroded

Rear number plate becoming deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2009 48,033 miles

Coolant leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Mar 2008 36,450 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2008 36,450 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside washer jet aiming high

Pass 29 Jun 2007 29,459 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

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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FG53 UNH is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FG53 UNH, 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 FG53 UNH registered?

FG53 UNH is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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