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DU08 HSO

2008 Fiat Panda

Silver Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,834 mi
Last recorded59,834 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 HSO
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 59,834 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 59,831 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 55,403 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Nearside and Offside (Heavily corroded) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 55,403 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Nearside and Offside (Heavily corroded) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 53,226 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 53,226 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 49,676 miles

Rear springs and suspension corroded but not excessive

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (0.1 (b))

Steering coloum worn has play, clunking but not excessive

Fail 3 Jan 2023 49,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear springs and suspension corroded but not excessive

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (0.1 (b))

Steering coloum worn has play, clunking but not excessive

Pass 5 Jan 2022 44,794 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 44,794 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 40,886 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 40,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2020 34,192 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & Worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2019 28,950 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 23,394 miles

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

cracks in rear tyre tread

Fail 21 Feb 2018 23,393 miles

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

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

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

cracks in rear tyre tread

Pass 24 Feb 2017 21,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 20,054 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 Mar 2015 18,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2015 18,213 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2014 17,309 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 17,305 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 15,546 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 15,546 miles

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

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 6 Mar 2012 12,942 miles

exhaust back box starting to corrode

front brakes sticking/binding slightly

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 15 Mar 2011 10,811 miles

o/s/f brake sticking slightly

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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DU08 HSO is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Silver with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DU08 HSO, 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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DU08 HSO is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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