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FM53 JZG

2003 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

71,909 mi
Last recorded71,909 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 JZG
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 71,909 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 71,901 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 67,347 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 57,177 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 47,185 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 38,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

exhaust catching under body

Pass 24 Nov 2015 32,908 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 25,724 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 23,452 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 12 Dec 2012 21,021 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 18,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 16,747 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 14,234 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 11,403 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 11,403 miles

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

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

advise front tyers wearing on inner edge and left front at 2m/m

advise rear exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2007 8,575 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 6,755 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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FM53 JZG is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FM53 JZG, 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 FM53 JZG registered?

FM53 JZG is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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