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DN08 ZVU

2008 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,092 mi
Last recorded103,092 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 ZVU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 103,092 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle Corroded.Slight Oil Leak

Fail 26 May 2026 103,092 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle Corroded.Slight Oil Leak

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 99,241 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust is in poor condition

Fail 14 Apr 2025 99,241 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 15 Apr 2024 98,549 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 98,011 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 97,133 miles

Back box outer skin deteriorated

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump / crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 96,218 miles

Nearside Front Driveshaft seal misting slightly

Fail 19 Apr 2021 96,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Driveshaft seal misting slightly

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

Pass 31 May 2019 94,544 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 76,792 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded but not leaking gases

Pass 2 Jun 2017 62,541 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 46,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 46,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 29,098 miles

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 15 May 2014 22,715 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 20,446 miles

Off side and near side rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

Rear siencer box showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 May 2012 17,356 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 13,244 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)

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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DN08 ZVU is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Black 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 DN08 ZVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN08 ZVU registered?

DN08 ZVU is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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