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FV53 GME

2003 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,939 mi
Last recorded131,939 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 GME
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 131,939 miles

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

Offside Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front tyre both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 131,931 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill corroded marked up, also o/s front jacking point marked up (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front tyre both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 124,017 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 122,014 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 120,512 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 120,511 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 112,160 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 103,548 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 95,785 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 90,098 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 87,522 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 80,484 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 77,286 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 77,286 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 67,158 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edge

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 56,123 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 45,943 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)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 34,436 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 34,388 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 23,267 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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FV53 GME is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Red 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 FV53 GME, 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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FV53 GME is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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