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FE08 PLJ

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

61,266 mi
Last recorded61,266 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 PLJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 61,266 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 58,478 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2024 56,360 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 56,345 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 53,750 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 53,750 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2022 50,888 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 50,888 miles

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

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

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

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

inter mirror not secure

Pass 11 Mar 2021 47,071 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 47,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 44,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2019 42,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2018 39,534 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 34,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 30,013 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 26,907 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 24,357 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 20,629 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 20,629 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 16,680 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 11,704 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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FE08 PLJ is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FE08 PLJ, 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 FE08 PLJ registered?

FE08 PLJ is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is FE08 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE08 PLJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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