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Fiat Panda

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,242 cc

53 BRTMOT history

53 BRT is a red petrol Fiat Panda first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 49,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

53 BRT red Fiat Panda – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat Panda, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
49,215 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
53 BRT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Fiat
Model
Panda
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

53 BRT was last recorded at 49,215 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 10,181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,034 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,181 miles
Average per year
2,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,215 miles
  • 2025 – 39,034 miles
  • 2024 – 29,673 miles
  • 2023 – 22,150 miles
  • 2022 – 22,100 miles
  • 2021 – 20,827 miles
  • 2020 – 20,053 miles
  • 2019 – 17,864 miles
  • 2018 – 15,375 miles
  • 2017 – 14,759 miles
  • 2016 – 14,005 miles
  • 2015 – 13,616 miles
  • 2014 – 13,309 miles
  • 2013 – 12,578 miles
  • 2012 – 11,508 miles
  • 2011 – 11,154 miles
  • 2010 – 10,658 miles
  • 2009 – 9,903 miles
  • 2008 – 8,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,215 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,215 miles (+10,181)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    49,215 miles
    Test number
    784536511220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass39,034 miles (+9,361)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    39,034 miles
    Test number
    680305279259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass29,673 miles (+7,523)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    29,673 miles
    Test number
    811405834682
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (wing) (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass22,150 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    22,150 miles
    Test number
    202035621728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass22,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    22,100 miles
    Test number
    225455107823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail22,100 miles (+1,273)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,100 miles
    Test number
    676623119074
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass20,827 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    20,827 miles
    Test number
    394801468036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail20,827 miles (+774)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,827 miles
    Test number
    196184780976
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass20,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    20,053 miles
    Test number
    437589631299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail20,053 miles (+2,189)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,053 miles
    Test number
    371680915952
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Pass17,864 miles (+2,489)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    17,864 miles
    Test number
    895144824807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass15,375 miles (+616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    15,375 miles
    Test number
    832052679518
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded on inner braking surface

  13. Pass14,759 miles (+754)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    14,759 miles
    Test number
    731876376619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass14,005 miles (+389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    14,005 miles
    Test number
    489968455976
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre badly perished on outer side wall

  15. Fail13,616 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,616 miles
    Test number
    168191855486
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass13,616 miles (+307)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    13,616 miles
    Test number
    197941155033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,309 miles (+731)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    13,309 miles
    Test number
    328233074064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,578 miles (+1,070)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    12,578 miles
    Test number
    317212143099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,508 miles (+354)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    11,508 miles
    Test number
    135539802455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,154 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    11,154 miles
    Test number
    898441421065
    • NoteBoth front brake discs inner faces corroding.

  21. Fail11,154 miles (+496)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,154 miles
    Test number
    419401321049
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs inner faces corroding.

  22. Pass10,658 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    10,658 miles
    Test number
    142778320488
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail10,658 miles (+755)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,658 miles
    Test number
    261698020093
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine light on

  24. Pass9,903 miles (+1,658)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    9,903 miles
    Test number
    131554719468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass8,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    8,245 miles
    Test number
    153158328013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail8,245 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,245 miles
    Test number
    464568328051
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about 53 BRT

What vehicle is registration 53 BRT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 53 BRT on a red petrol Fiat Panda first used on 31 Mar 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 53 BRT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 53 BRT is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 53 BRT?
The MOT on 53 BRT is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 53 BRT done?
53 BRT was recorded at 49,215 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 2,227 miles a year.
Has 53 BRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 53 BRT has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on 53 BRT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 53 BRT find?
53 BRT passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside side repeater slightly discoloured; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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