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FA08 HBO

2008 Fiat Panda

Beige Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,694 mi
Last recorded78,694 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 HBO
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 78,694 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 72,321 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Progressive corrosion on rear axle

Fail 8 Dec 2021 72,305 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Progressive corrosion on rear axle

Pass 12 Dec 2020 68,481 miles

heavy corrossion on rear axle and exhaust system

Fail 11 Dec 2020 68,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

heavy corrossion on rear axle and exhaust system

Pass 9 Aug 2019 66,264 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 66,263 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 63,608 miles

corrossion on tow bar mounting bracket

heavy corrossion on rear axle and exhaust system

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Jul 2018 63,598 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrossion on tow bar mounting bracket

heavy corrossion on rear axle and exhaust system

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2017 59,599 miles

heavy corrossion on exhaust system

heavy corrossion on rear suspension

Fail 29 Mar 2017 59,594 miles

Direction indicator not working o/s rear (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working o/s (1.1.A.3b)

heavy corrossion on exhaust system

heavy corrossion on rear suspension

Pass 11 Mar 2016 57,227 miles

heavy corrossion on rear silencer

Pass 11 Feb 2015 54,068 miles

heavy corrossion on rear silencer

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge and close to limit at time of test

rear seat has been removed at time of test

Fail 11 Feb 2015 54,068 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

heavy corrossion on rear silencer

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge and close to limit at time of test

rear seat has been removed at time of test

Pass 28 Feb 2014 49,348 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 43,290 miles

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

rear silencer heavily coroded

Fail 16 Mar 2013 43,282 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear silencer heavily coroded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 31,023 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 15,528 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 15,528 miles

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

Nearside 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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FA08 HBO is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Beige with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FA08 HBO, 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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FA08 HBO is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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