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AO08 UTX

2008 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,656 mi
Last recorded139,656 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 UTX
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 139,656 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 137,141 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 137,141 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 114,211 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 114,211 miles

Rear Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 82,702 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 71,657 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 53,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer seats ()

Pass 14 Mar 2019 45,963 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 41,852 miles

Both rear coil springs corroding

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorating

Rear Exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Mar 2018 41,852 miles

Both rear coil springs corroding

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorating

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

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

Rear Exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Mar 2017 38,365 miles

All four coil springs corroding

Rear Exhaust deteriorating

Pass 9 Mar 2016 34,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust deteriorating

Pass 5 Mar 2015 31,541 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 28,216 miles

rear silencer deteriated

Pass 7 Mar 2013 25,521 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 23,112 miles

both front tyres down to 2mm on inner edges

n/s/r tyre down to 2mm on outer edge

rear exhaust backbox outer skin corroding slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2011 17,877 miles

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

n/s/f brake caliper slightly seized on

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 UTX is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UTX, 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 UTX registered?

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

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