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DU58 VBJ

2008 Fiat Panda

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,710 mi
Last recorded60,710 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 VBJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 60,710 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake efficiency just met

under body suspension components and braking components covered in under seal

Fail 16 Oct 2025 60,710 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake efficiency just met

under body suspension components and braking components covered in under seal

Pass 23 Sep 2024 53,884 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 53,882 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 47,209 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Both front front shock absorbers corroded

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 47,209 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Both front front shock absorbers corroded

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 34,040 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded - back box outer skin

under body corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2021 20,222 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 14,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 13,677 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 12,757 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 12,757 miles

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 11,177 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 10,168 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 9,185 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 9,185 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 8,074 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 6,525 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 5,390 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 4,118 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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DU58 VBJ is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DU58 VBJ, 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 DU58 VBJ registered?

DU58 VBJ is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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