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DS08 VUC

2008 Fiat Panda

Beige Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

123,333 mi
Last recorded123,333 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 VUC
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 123,333 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 119,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner shoulder of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner shoulder of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2024 119,514 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner shoulder of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner shoulder of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2023 116,540 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 116,540 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 115,917 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge 155/80R13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 May 2022 115,917 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge 155/80R13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 113,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 110,432 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 96,259 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2019 93,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2018 80,243 miles

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

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2017 63,970 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 63,970 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 61,100 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear silencer rusty

Fail 19 Jul 2016 61,095 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

rear silencer rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2015 56,484 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 51,980 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 46,088 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2013 46,088 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Strong advise front tyres worn inner edges +1.6mm

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 39,235 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 20 Jul 2011 29,965 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 29,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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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DS08 VUC is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Beige with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 VUC, 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 VUC registered?

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

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