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DL08 EOC

2008 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,278 mi
Last recorded50,278 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 EOC
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 50,278 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 44,767 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 40,963 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 40,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

advise small exhaust leak centre pipe

Pass 28 Nov 2022 38,864 miles

Front Exhaust mounting has been pulled off,

Fail 28 Nov 2022 38,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also no grease in joint, (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubber split, (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper rubber split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Very loose and DANGEROUS, (5.3.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting has been pulled off,

Pass 15 Nov 2021 34,731 miles

Different size tyres fitted front and rear axles

Exhaust mounting defective rear rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 34,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/65 r14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Different size tyres fitted front and rear axles

Exhaust mounting defective rear rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 33,350 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 32,484 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 29,728 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slighht play in top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle has corrosion wear coil springs sit

Fail 9 Jan 2019 29,728 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slighht play in top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear axle has corrosion wear coil springs sit

Pass 23 Jan 2018 29,097 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 27,083 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 25,606 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 21,018 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 18,352 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 15,665 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 13,298 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 10,649 miles

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

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

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

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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DL08 EOC is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DL08 EOC, 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 DL08 EOC registered?

DL08 EOC is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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