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AO08 UET

2008 Fiat Panda

Orange Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

148,749 mi
Last recorded148,749 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 UET
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 148,749 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn smooth on inner edge, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight play in both track rod end ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen has some small chips

Fail 7 Jan 2026 148,749 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn smooth on inner edge, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight play in both track rod end ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen has some small chips

Pass 23 Jan 2025 143,522 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 143,412 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 138,780 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides starting too wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded borh sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded not blowing and still secure at time of test

Fail 17 Jan 2024 138,777 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides starting too wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded borh sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded not blowing and still secure at time of test

Pass 20 Jan 2023 134,127 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 134,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill at rear corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust clamp corroded and loose, system still secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit, advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 128,668 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes worn both sides not deemed excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn low on outer and both have small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 128,666 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mount worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes worn both sides not deemed excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn low on outer and both have small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 123,063 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre`s worn low and on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust box corroded through outer skin

Pass 14 Jan 2020 118,941 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2019 105,234 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing at time of test

Fail 14 Jan 2019 105,047 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing at time of test

Pass 15 Jan 2018 90,095 miles

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

rear exhaust section corroded through outer skin

Fail 15 Jan 2018 90,095 miles

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

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

rear exhaust section corroded through outer skin

Pass 23 Jan 2017 73,422 miles

Rear exhaust section corroded through outer skin

Fail 23 Jan 2017 73,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear exhaust section corroded through outer skin

Pass 12 Jan 2016 57,716 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 42,339 miles

rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 23 Jan 2014 27,247 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 16,095 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 12,543 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 8,415 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 7,721 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 7,721 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 UET is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Orange with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 UET, 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 UET registered?

AO08 UET is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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