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EK08 ZBV

2008 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,864 mi
Last recorded156,864 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 ZBV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 156,864 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 149,617 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 149,617 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 144,555 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose middle to rear clamp missing but not blowing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 140,371 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 140,371 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 136,838 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 133,991 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 133,991 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 132,478 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 127,160 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 124,110 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 115,839 miles

CHILDS SEAT FITTED TO N/S/F SEAT & SEAT BELT.OK AT TIME OF TEST

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

O/S/R TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM .OK AT TIME OF TEST

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN IS CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING AT TIME OF TEST

SLIGHT LIP ON N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 11 Apr 2016 115,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ON INNER (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ON INNER (4.1.E.1)

CHILDS SEAT FITTED TO N/S/F SEAT & SEAT BELT.OK AT TIME OF TEST

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

O/S/R TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM .OK AT TIME OF TEST

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN IS CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING AT TIME OF TEST

SLIGHT LIP ON N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 14 Apr 2015 108,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON OUTER PART OF TYRE AT TIME OF TEST

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN IS CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 13 Apr 2015 108,129 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON OUTER PART OF TYRE AT TIME OF TEST

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN IS CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 9 Apr 2014 92,030 miles

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

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN IS CORRODEING BUT NOT BLOWING AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 15 Apr 2013 75,888 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 63,068 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 42,646 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 42,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 ZBV is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZBV, 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 ZBV registered?

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

Is EK08 ZBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 ZBV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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