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HT53 DKD

2003 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,065 mi
Last recorded62,065 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 DKD
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 62,065 miles

deterioration in exhaust system

Pass 24 Mar 2014 57,465 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 14 Mar 2013 48,069 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2012 38,673 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2011 33,165 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 33,165 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 32,683 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 32,172 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 32,172 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 27,710 miles

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)

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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HT53 DKD is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 HT53 DKD, 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 HT53 DKD registered?

HT53 DKD is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is HT53 DKD safe to buy?

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