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FG08 XSC

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,306 mi
Last recorded68,306 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 XSC
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 68,306 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 64,814 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 61,293 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

gearbox is weeping oil

screen is chipped

Fail 19 Jun 2023 61,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

gearbox has signs of and oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2022 58,222 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 52,715 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 52,715 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 47,018 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 42,421 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 37,809 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 34,487 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 34,487 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)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 31,538 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 27,301 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 1 Apr 2014 24,283 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 24,283 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 20,484 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 17,072 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 12,901 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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FG08 XSC is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FG08 XSC, 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 FG08 XSC registered?

FG08 XSC is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is FG08 XSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 XSC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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