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CP08 RUA

2008 Fiat Panda

Beige Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

42,255 mi
Last recorded42,255 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 RUA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 42,255 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 42,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 40,748 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Zero tread borderline fail (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% borderline fail (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 29,557 miles

Coil spring corroded All Front & Rear Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 25,932 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge req very soon 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rusty

rear axle rusty not excessive

Pass 16 Jun 2021 23,771 miles

rear exhaust rusty

springs rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2020 23,590 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 23,448 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 22,793 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 21,230 miles

exhaust rusty

springs rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2016 20,089 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

STRONG ADVISE N/S/REAR TYRE BADLY PERISHED

Pass 24 Jul 2015 18,238 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 17,692 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 16,938 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 14,074 miles

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

slight bind front brakes

Pass 18 Apr 2011 9,873 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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CP08 RUA is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Beige with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 CP08 RUA, 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 CP08 RUA registered?

CP08 RUA is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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