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DS08 CXF

2008 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

50,168 mi
Last recorded50,168 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 CXF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 50,168 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 50,168 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 46,796 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 43,258 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 38,576 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 35,038 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 31,270 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 31,270 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 29,178 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer has a corroded shield

Pass 20 Mar 2019 24,927 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 24,927 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 22,125 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 21,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 19,332 miles

damage to rear bumper

Pass 28 Jul 2015 17,168 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 13,892 miles

offside front tyre feathered on inner edge (on limit)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 11,875 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 9,580 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 6,842 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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DS08 CXF is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DS08 CXF, 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

How do I check the history of DS08 CXF?

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What year was DS08 CXF registered?

DS08 CXF is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is DS08 CXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS08 CXF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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