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GP53 GWG

2003 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

95,979 mi
Last recorded95,979 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 GWG
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 95,979 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2026 95,979 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2025 87,406 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2024 83,091 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust box broken inside

Pass 17 Jan 2023 78,667 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

axle corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2023 78,478 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle reading lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

axle corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2022 74,995 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 70,875 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 70,875 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 60,186 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 47,026 miles

travel on brake pedal indicates adjustment needed at rear

Fail 20 Jun 2018 47,025 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

travel on brake pedal indicates adjustment needed at rear

Pass 26 Sep 2017 43,199 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 43,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 37,078 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 36,070 miles

Power steering pulling left and noisy

Pass 30 Sep 2014 34,075 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 32,456 miles

rear back box corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2012 30,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Slight misting of oil from N/S/F inner driveshaft joint.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 28,897 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 28,862 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 27,001 miles

Engine idles erraticly.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 27,000 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Engine idles erraticly.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 23,778 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2008 21,399 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 18,733 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 15,210 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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GP53 GWG is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 GP53 GWG, 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 GP53 GWG registered?

GP53 GWG is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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