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DE08 LNF

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,479 mi
Last recorded74,479 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 LNF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 74,479 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 74,466 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2024 68,630 miles

Both front top mount bearings slight play

Coil spring corroded X4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2024 68,627 miles

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

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

Both front top mount bearings slight play

Coil spring corroded X4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2023 61,582 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 57,954 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 57,915 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 55,852 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 49,886 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 46,908 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 46,897 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 44,445 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 42,451 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 39,657 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 29,288 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 25,030 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 21,169 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 21,136 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 17,145 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 13,227 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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DE08 LNF is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE08 LNF, 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 LNF registered?

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

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