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FV53 YBM

2003 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,068 mi
Last recorded46,068 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 YBM
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 46,068 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 46,066 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 44,533 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 44,532 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 42,599 miles

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

rear exhaust box heavy corrosion

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 10 Aug 2021 42,598 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust box heavy corrosion

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Aug 2020 41,315 miles

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

rear exhaust box excess corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2020 41,315 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm off and nearside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust box excess corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2019 39,661 miles

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

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

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

back exhaust box crodded

Fail 13 Aug 2019 39,661 miles

Offside Direction indicator likely to become detached side repeter (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

back exhaust box crodded

Pass 7 Aug 2018 37,711 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 37,711 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 35,616 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 35,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 33,247 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 30,728 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 30,703 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 28,087 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 26,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 15 Aug 2012 24,794 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 20,827 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 16,931 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 16,931 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 12,816 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 5,985 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 5,617 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 5,056 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 YBM is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV53 YBM, 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 FV53 YBM registered?

FV53 YBM is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is FV53 YBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV53 YBM shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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