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AO08 UCS

2008 Fiat Panda

Silver Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,700 mi
Last recorded65,700 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 UCS
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 65,700 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 65,700 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 60,867 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 56,838 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 56,837 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working pump (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/13 T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 53,494 miles

Front and rear exhaust clamps corroded and weak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil springs slight corrosion

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Nov 2022 53,494 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush , wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front and rear exhaust clamps corroded and weak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil springs slight corrosion

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2021 48,142 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 42,399 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2020 42,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 34,162 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 26,373 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 20,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre side wall perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall perishing

Offside Front Tyre side wall perishing

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

Offside Rear Tyre side wall perishing

Fail 10 Nov 2017 20,762 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre side wall perishing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall perishing

Offside Front Tyre side wall perishing

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

Offside Rear Tyre side wall perishing

Pass 18 Nov 2016 16,396 miles

Offside Rear body damaged

all tyres cracked / perished

Fail 18 Nov 2016 16,396 miles

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

Offside Rear body damaged

all tyres cracked / perished

Pass 3 Nov 2015 10,994 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 21 Nov 2014 9,063 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 6,569 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 2,549 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 2,360 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 1,678 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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AO08 UCS is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Silver with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 50,567 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 AO08 UCS, 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 18 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO08 UCS registered?

AO08 UCS is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for AO08 UCS shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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