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DS57 BNL

2008 Fiat Panda

Orange Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,157 mi
Last recorded53,157 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 53,157 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess n/s and o/s (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

back box of exhaust wearing

Pass 4 Jan 2021 44,664 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 44,664 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 36,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 30,638 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 24,429 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 18,025 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 18,025 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 14,395 miles

N/s/r tyre starting to crack on tread (155/80/13)

O/s/r tyre cracked on tread

Pass 12 Jul 2014 10,982 miles

both rear tyres starting crack not showing cords at time of test

Pass 8 Jul 2013 5,957 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 4,673 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 4,068 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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DS57 BNL is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Orange with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DS57 BNL, 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 BNL registered?

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

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