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DS08 JVR

2008 Fiat Panda

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

56,404 mi
Last recorded56,404 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 JVR
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 56,404 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 56,404 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2025 55,725 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 55,725 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 54,938 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 54,938 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 53,313 miles

Exhaust back bob excessively corroded.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 52,585 miles

exhaust back box corroded.

rear axle corroded.

Pass 24 Aug 2021 50,765 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 50,533 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 50,533 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 48,507 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 48,507 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 44,733 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 44,733 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2017 43,059 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded.

Fail 7 Jun 2017 43,059 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 35,109 miles

Engine lamp lit.

Pass 16 Jun 2015 31,874 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 26,375 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 21,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2012 16,409 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)

Pass 23 May 2011 11,967 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 JVR is a 2008 Fiat Panda in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JVR, 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 DS08 JVR registered?

DS08 JVR is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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