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AP08 AAF

2008 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

51,615 mi
Last recorded51,615 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 AAF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 51,615 miles

Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 47,887 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2023 47,852 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting frame behind bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 43,771 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 43,771 miles

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

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 41,348 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 34,067 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 34,065 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 33,916 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 3 Sep 2019 33,126 miles

front exhaust hanger corroded

front suspension components corroding

rear axle beam heavily corroded advise replace

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear shock absorber bodies corroding

Pass 16 Aug 2018 31,759 miles

all parts corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2017 30,571 miles

Coolant leak from cambelt area

Engine management light on

Front Down pipe to flexi joint clamp broken

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in the tread area, but not to cords, and tread cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on inner edge, and tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on inner edge, and tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, and tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

Rear Axle beam rusty

Rear Silencer outer skin comming away

Rear Silencer to centre section clamp partially broken

Rear Suspension components rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2016 29,636 miles

both rear tyers low inner and outer egdes.155/80r13

both rear tyres persished. 155/80r13

engine light on.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 24,015 miles

Rear Silencer outer skin coming away

Fail 3 Sep 2015 24,013 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Wiper blade split

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Silencer outer skin coming away

Pass 17 Jul 2014 23,627 miles

slight body damage

Pass 18 Jul 2013 21,793 miles

both front suspension arms rear rubber bushes are cracking which allows movement

exhaust system is corroded

slight movement in the offside front suspension anti-roll bar droplink balljoints

Fail 18 Jul 2013 21,793 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both front suspension arms rear rubber bushes are cracking which allows movement

exhaust system is corroded

nearside rear tyre has a nail in its tread area. The tyre is also currently underinflated

slight brake binding on the nearside front roadwheel

slight movement in the offside front suspension anti-roll bar droplink balljoints

Pass 18 Jul 2012 19,686 miles

exhaust system is corroded

evidence of slight play in the offside front upper suspension mounting

nearside windowscreen wiper blade and the rear wiper blade are split

Fail 18 Jul 2012 19,866 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

evidence of slight play in the offside front upper suspension mounting

exhaust system is corroded

nearside windowscreen wiper blade and the rear wiper blade are split

Pass 11 Jul 2011 18,262 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 17,828 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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AP08 AAF is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AP08 AAF, 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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AP08 AAF is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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