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DS08 VUB

2008 Fiat Panda

Green Diesel 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,370 mi
Last recorded119,370 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 VUB
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 119,370 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 108,787 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 90,534 miles

rear bumpstops poor condition

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 11 Mar 2015 90,533 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear bumpstops poor condition

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 11 Mar 2014 77,934 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 63,878 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 51,238 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 51,238 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DS08 VUB is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Green with a 1,242cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VUB, 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 VUB registered?

DS08 VUB is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is DS08 VUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS08 VUB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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