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HD53 LRF

2003 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,776 mi
Last recorded133,776 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 LRF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 133,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear coils spring support cover damaged on both sides

gear stick handle damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2018 129,668 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 129,627 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 123,731 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 116,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2014 110,126 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 110,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 Dec 2013 102,945 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 102,944 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 93,288 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 83,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 73,226 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 63,183 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 53,574 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES 3MM

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 45,222 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 33,514 miles

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

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

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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HD53 LRF is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HD53 LRF, 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 HD53 LRF registered?

HD53 LRF is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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