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FB57 LNR

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,393 mi
Last recorded42,393 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB57 LNR
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 42,393 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust, rear axle and front subframe

Fail 27 Jan 2024 42,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust, rear axle and front subframe

Pass 21 Jan 2023 42,121 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

suspension components very rusty in places

Pass 29 Jan 2022 41,802 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both sides front (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive signs of rusting and corrosion on suspension components etc. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 41,265 miles

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

suspension components showing signs of rusting and corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2021 41,259 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle by spring mounting cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam offside front screen ()

suspension components showing signs of rusting and corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2020 39,817 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both sides front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 36,861 miles

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

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

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

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

front ball joint gaiters deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2018 34,459 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides rear bulbs faded white (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front join (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 32,114 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 28,538 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 25,097 miles

tyres quite low on tread

Fail 10 Jan 2015 25,097 miles

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

tyres quite low on tread

Pass 18 Jan 2014 22,217 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 18,588 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rear silencer showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Jan 2013 18,580 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rear silencer showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2012 15,693 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 12,172 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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FB57 LNR is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FB57 LNR, 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 FB57 LNR registered?

FB57 LNR is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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