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KD53 BWE

2003 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

84,240 mi
Last recorded84,240 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 BWE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 84,240 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2024 80,323 miles

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

Nearside Front shock corroded

Offside Front spring and shock corroded

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both shocks corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2024 80,321 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front shock corroded

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front spring and shock corroded

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both shocks corroded

no reverse light

Pass 12 Dec 2023 77,183 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 75,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 75,037 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 70,402 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 69,493 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 67,331 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 64,758 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 64,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/80x13 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 61,878 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 61,878 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/80x13 on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 58,911 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 58,881 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 58,822 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 55,491 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Mar 2013 52,528 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 52,528 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 49,951 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 49,951 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 46,838 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 7 Jan 2011 46,838 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 8 Jan 2010 41,541 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 38,555 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 31,270 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 21,456 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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KD53 BWE 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 70.4%.

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 KD53 BWE, 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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KD53 BWE is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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