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AV08 XRN

2008 Fiat Panda

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

84,789 mi
Last recorded84,789 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 XRN
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 84,789 miles

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026 84,789 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 84,681 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2025 84,677 miles

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. All (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended All (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 84,329 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2023 83,809 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 83,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2022 83,112 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 82,245 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 82,243 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emission test required after repair (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2020 79,030 miles

engine sump very rusty and starting to leak oil

Pass 10 May 2019 72,609 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 72,605 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 65,785 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 55,687 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 46,321 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 40,332 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 40,329 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 33,168 miles

Rear silencer clamp in poor condition

Pass 9 May 2013 26,934 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 26,934 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 22,400 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 19,070 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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AV08 XRN is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AV08 XRN, 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 AV08 XRN registered?

AV08 XRN is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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