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CV08 SVJ

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,824 mi
Last recorded98,824 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2024 98,824 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Axle Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 91,041 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 83,687 miles

Central exhaust centre to rear clamp loose

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 83,687 miles

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

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

Central exhaust centre to rear clamp loose

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 78,122 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Main Axle aswell (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 78,122 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake just meet the minimum legal requirement, just passed

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Main Axle aswell (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 73,146 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 73,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount rough in operation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav mount ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 64,301 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 58,823 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 56,678 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 56,678 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 48,247 miles

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

nearside rear seatbelt not checked fully due to child seat

Pass 12 Mar 2015 38,881 miles

rear exhaust outer skin rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2014 33,224 miles

rear exhaust outer skin rusty

Pass 10 Apr 2013 27,056 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 15,845 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 8,029 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 8,029 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 SVJ is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CV08 SVJ, 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 CV08 SVJ registered?

CV08 SVJ is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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