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CV08 XTB

2008 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,629 mi
Last recorded78,629 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 XTB
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 78,629 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2025 76,573 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 70,960 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 70,960 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 63,833 miles

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

Rear back box corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2022 63,716 miles

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 63,714 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 63,553 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 62,369 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 62,368 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 101,941 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 60,560 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 60,560 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 57,190 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 52,243 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 52,243 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 47,301 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 47,301 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 42,187 miles

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

rear axle beam corroding

rear exhaust deteriorating/ corroding

Pass 16 Jun 2014 35,779 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

offside rear 165/65R14T tyre approx 2mm

rear exhaust and clamp deteriorating

Pass 12 Jun 2013 29,372 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear 165/65R14T tyre approx 3mm

offside rear 165/65R14T tyre approx 2.5mm

rear exhaust deteriorated/ corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2012 22,367 miles

rear exhaust showing signs of deterioration

Fail 25 Jun 2012 22,367 miles

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

nearside rear 165/65R14T tyre approx 3mm, and wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust showing signs of deterioration

Pass 4 Jul 2011 14,737 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 XTB is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XTB, 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 XTB registered?

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

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