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DE08 LML

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,270 mi
Last recorded95,270 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 LML
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 95,270 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 86,729 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 86,687 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 80,217 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 73,123 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 72,959 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 71,905 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 69,413 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 69,413 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 67,150 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 64,596 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 64,596 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 62,349 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 62,349 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 60,148 miles

exhaust system getting weak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 57,162 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2013 57,162 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2012 53,751 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre getting low on inner tread

rear exhaust section deteriating

Pass 7 Oct 2011 50,672 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 50,672 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 46,477 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

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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DE08 LML is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE08 LML, 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 DE08 LML registered?

DE08 LML is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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