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AO08 UTJ

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,975 mi
Last recorded87,975 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 UTJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 87,975 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 87,443 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 87,440 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre mounting bracket insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 85,474 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 81,207 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2016 81,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2015 75,756 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear section of exhaust system badly corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2015 75,756 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear section of exhaust systembadly corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 68,514 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2013 59,603 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 14 Mar 2012 49,154 miles

rear silencer section of exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2011 37,032 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 37,032 miles

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

uneven wear on fromt tyres

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 UTJ is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UTJ, 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 UTJ registered?

AO08 UTJ is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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