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DU08 HSY

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,487 mi
Last recorded80,487 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 HSY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 80,487 miles

All coil springs corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

REAR TYRES 2-3 MM

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

Rear wiper blade split

n/s/r window cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2024 78,857 miles

All 4 tyres slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

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

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

Rear suspension components corrored

Pass 14 Mar 2023 77,456 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Rear springs corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Mar 2022 75,917 miles

All coil springs corroded

Front indicators slightly discoloured

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear wiper blade split

o/s/f strut mount slight play

Fail 11 Mar 2022 75,917 miles

All coil springs corroded

Front indicators slightly discoloured

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear wiper blade split

o/s/f strut mount slight play

Pass 16 Mar 2021 74,228 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 12 Mar 2021 74,211 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Feb 2020 72,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front seat belt slightly slow to retract

Offside Front strut mount slightly worn

Fail 20 Feb 2020 72,718 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front seat belt slightly slow to retract

Offside Front strut mount slightly worn

Pass 9 Mar 2019 70,656 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 68,410 miles

Offside & nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2017 65,949 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 63,486 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 63,486 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 55,722 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Mar 2014 45,802 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear exhaust section deteriorated inner but section has no exhaust leak

Pass 15 Mar 2013 37,987 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 37,900 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 29,554 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 21,227 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 21,227 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)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 HSY is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HSY, 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 HSY is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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