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AP08 DHJ

2008 Fiat Panda

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,477 mi
Last recorded89,477 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 DHJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 89,477 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 87,318 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 83,890 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 76,776 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 74,416 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 68,232 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 58,513 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 49,088 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 39,083 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 39,083 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 28,879 miles

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

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

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 DHJ is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AP08 DHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP08 DHJ registered?

AP08 DHJ is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is AP08 DHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 DHJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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