2003 Fiat Panda 1.2L Petrol · SC53 GDA
2003 Fiat Panda (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 87,832 miles. MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PANDA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,832 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SC53 GDA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2025
- 87,832 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC53 GDA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Fiat Panda (SC53 GDA) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SC53 GDA Mileage History
- 24/11/202284,618 mi
- 23/11/202385,641 mi+1,023 mi
- 14/11/202486,619 mi+978 mi
- 28/11/202486,622 mi+3 mi
- 23/12/202587,832 mi+1,210 mi
Average of roughly 1,044 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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