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AO08 UTM

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,072 mi
Last recorded113,072 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 113,072 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 113,041 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 108,668 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 108,664 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 99,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 99,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 81,614 miles

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp n/s and o/s (4.2.3 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 81,587 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp n/s and o/s (4.2.3 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 81,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 81,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 77,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 74,011 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 74,011 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear exhaust box is corroded & has minor gas leaks

Pass 3 Jul 2017 66,759 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust box is corroded & has minor gas leaks

Pass 15 Jul 2016 58,955 miles

Front & Rear Brakes & Hand brake just met the minimum requirements

Front anti roll bar links have play in them

OSR & NSR tyre wearing on the edge

Rear exhaust box is corroded & has gas leaks

Pass 4 Jul 2015 54,094 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

NSR tyre wearing on the edge

OSF tyre wearing on the edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 47,430 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 47,430 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2013 40,357 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2013 40,357 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 30,990 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 24,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 UTM is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UTM, 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 UTM registered?

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

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