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DS57 AJX

2008 Fiat Panda

Orange Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

154,447 mi
Last recorded154,447 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 AJX
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 154,447 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 154,447 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 154,447 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2022 153,000 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 145,449 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 145,446 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working o/s/f, n/s/f, n/s/r (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2019 127,069 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 127,067 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2018 115,206 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 May 2018 115,205 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2017 108,910 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 108,910 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 9 May 2016 108,031 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 106,127 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 86,425 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 64,557 miles

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)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 47,020 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 45,961 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 45,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 34,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside 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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DS57 AJX is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Orange with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DS57 AJX, 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 DS57 AJX registered?

DS57 AJX is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is DS57 AJX safe to buy?

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