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CV08 BYS

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,171 mi
Last recorded74,171 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 BYS
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 74,171 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 74,171 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 68,110 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 68,109 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2018 59,968 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 59,961 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 53,705 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 48,801 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 45,417 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 40,542 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 37,542 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 37,542 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 33,314 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 27,265 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 21,487 miles

Nearside 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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CV08 BYS is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CV08 BYS, 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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CV08 BYS is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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