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DG08 UAE

2008 Fiat Panda

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

65,900 mi
Last recorded65,900 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 UAE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 65,900 miles

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

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

Rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2024 62,993 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2024 62,846 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 55,512 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 44,800 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 44,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 35,250 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded coming away and rubbing slightly

Pass 14 Jul 2020 30,426 miles

Rear exhaust silencer + clamp corroded and in poor condition

Fail 14 Jul 2020 30,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer + clamp corroded and in poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2019 21,644 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 18 Jul 2018 12,813 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 10,467 miles

Nearside Front Outer Sidewall has cut

Nearside Rear Beam corroded N/S/R cup area

Pass 3 Jun 2016 10,379 miles

n/s/f tyre has a small cut in the outer sidewall

Pass 29 Apr 2015 10,003 miles

Reverse light inoperative

Small cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre, not through to cords

Pass 23 May 2014 9,524 miles

n/s/f tyre dammaged

Pass 15 Apr 2013 8,968 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 8,451 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 8,449 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 6,742 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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DG08 UAE is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DG08 UAE, 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 DG08 UAE registered?

DG08 UAE is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is DG08 UAE safe to buy?

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