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DS08 OVD

2008 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,993 mi
Last recorded51,993 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 OVD
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 51,993 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shockers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 51,972 miles

all brakes are corroded + slightly binding

Fail 12 Nov 2018 51,972 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all brakes are corroded + slightly binding

Pass 1 Aug 2017 49,499 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade torn

Pass 1 Sep 2016 46,236 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement engine/gearbox mount (advise replacement) (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 40,369 miles

front disc scored slightly

Fail 25 Jun 2015 40,362 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front disc scored slightly

o/s rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 17 Jun 2014 35,893 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 31,358 miles

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

both front tyres are scrubbing inner edges

Fail 25 Jun 2013 31,352 miles

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

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

both front tyres are scrubbing inner edges

exhaust deteriorated and in poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2012 28,027 miles

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 5 May 2011 22,695 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 OVD is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OVD, 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 OVD registered?

DS08 OVD is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 2 August 2008.

Is DS08 OVD safe to buy?

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