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EK08 ZBN

2008 Fiat Panda

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,368 mi
Last recorded79,368 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 ZBN
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 79,368 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 79,366 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both sides top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 78,128 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 76,295 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 76,295 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 74,468 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 71,366 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 71,366 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 69,414 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 68,555 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 63,980 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 58,919 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 55,369 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 50,094 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 50,094 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 44,886 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 44,886 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 38,072 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2013 31,086 miles

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 25,457 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 25,457 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 16,073 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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EK08 ZBN is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EK08 ZBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK08 ZBN registered?

EK08 ZBN is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is EK08 ZBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 ZBN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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