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DU08 OJV

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,497 mi
Last recorded115,497 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 115,497 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded and deteriorated

Fail 3 Mar 2020 115,497 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded and deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2019 109,892 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2018 104,416 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust corroded and deteiorated

Fail 26 Feb 2018 104,416 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust corroded and deteiorated

Pass 22 Feb 2017 97,082 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded and deteriorated

Fail 22 Feb 2017 97,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear exhaust corroded and deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2016 89,668 miles

Rear exhaust corroded and deteriated

Fail 26 Feb 2016 89,668 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded and deteriated

Pass 26 Feb 2015 80,141 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded and deteriated

Fail 26 Feb 2015 80,141 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded and deteriated

Pass 27 Feb 2014 71,334 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)

rear exhaust corroded and slightly deteriated

Pass 1 Mar 2013 62,648 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2013 62,628 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)

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2012 54,179 miles

rear exhaust outer shell corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2011 430,403 miles

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

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

n/s handbrake cable casing close to splitting

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 OJV is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OJV, 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 DU08 OJV registered?

DU08 OJV is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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