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DV08 XXK

2008 Fiat Panda

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

98,743 mi
Last recorded98,743 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 XXK
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 98,743 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 94,314 miles

Exhaust flex joint deteriorated

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 94,312 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flex joint deteriorated

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 86,651 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 86,638 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 86,638 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 81,979 miles

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

all rear seat full time of test

Fail 7 Dec 2021 81,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

all rear seat full time of test

Pass 25 Nov 2020 73,129 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess casing (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess casing (1.1.15 (a))

Rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Fail 25 Nov 2020 73,129 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess casing (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess casing (1.1.15 (a))

Rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2019 69,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 69,019 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 63,750 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s approaching 2mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 63,742 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s approaching 2mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 54,570 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 44,422 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 44,017 miles

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 May 2015 44,017 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2014 37,913 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 29,205 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 18,786 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 16,366 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 16,366 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)

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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DV08 XXK is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DV08 XXK, 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 DV08 XXK registered?

DV08 XXK is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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