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BW57 SLU

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,107 mi
Last recorded133,107 miles
Recorded on30 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 SLU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2020 133,107 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 131,341 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 130,055 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking but not exposing cords

Fail 16 May 2018 130,055 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear tyre cracking but not exposing cords

Pass 14 Feb 2017 126,049 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 110,301 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 91,352 miles

Rear bumper damaged

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Feb 2015 91,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear bumper damaged

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2014 71,283 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 55,234 miles

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

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

bodywork damage to rear of vehicle

exhaust back box slightly corroded and baffles loose

nearside rear tyre worn to approx 3mm and worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn to approx 3mm

rear wiper blade split

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 10 Feb 2011 22,414 miles

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

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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BW57 SLU is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BW57 SLU, 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 BW57 SLU registered?

BW57 SLU is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is BW57 SLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW57 SLU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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