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DX57 URC

2008 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,893 mi
Last recorded99,893 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX57 URC
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 99,893 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 99,806 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 87,041 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Bumper damaged but not likely to become detached

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

Nearside Rear coil spring bump stop detached

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 86,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Bumper damaged but not likely to become detached

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

Nearside Rear coil spring bump stop detached

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 63,578 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Play in the top suspension bush

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front and rear indies discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 57,239 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 57,200 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

full exhaust system heavily corroded damage to front flexi

Pass 22 Jan 2020 51,354 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 51,354 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 44,605 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 42,680 miles

Exhaust silencers corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2018 42,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust silencers corroded

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 37,457 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Central Exhaust silencer corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop loose

Rear Exhaust clamp missing but not insecure

Rear Exhaust silence corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2017 37,457 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Central Exhaust silencer corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop loose

Rear Exhaust clamp missing but not insecure

Rear Exhaust silence corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2016 30,037 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 22,548 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 17,469 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 12,417 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 8,781 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 5,181 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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DX57 URC is a 2008 Fiat Panda in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DX57 URC, 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 DX57 URC registered?

DX57 URC is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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