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CV08 XST

2008 Fiat Panda

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,898 mi
Last recorded67,898 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 XST
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 67,898 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 64,887 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced more than 50% across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 60,790 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 60,787 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 57,586 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2022 54,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2021 52,228 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 52,228 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 50,475 miles

Nearside Rear Silencer outer skin corroded/ missing.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Starting to seep oil. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 50,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner and outer sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Silencer outer skin corroded/ missing.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Starting to seep oil. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 45,450 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective end of blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 32,977 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 32,977 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 22,907 miles

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 22,907 miles

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 21,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 21,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 17,614 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s front tyre getting low

rear exhaust box getting rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2014 13,171 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 11,980 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 11,975 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 10,120 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 10,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 8,051 miles

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 XST is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XST, 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 XST registered?

CV08 XST is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is CV08 XST safe to buy?

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