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FK52 LEA

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,406 mi
Last recorded78,406 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFK52 LEA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 78,406 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 78,406 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 76,094 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 76,094 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 72,833 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 69,768 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 67,125 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 64,397 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 64,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 56,479 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 54,298 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 54,289 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 45,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 40,589 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 34,340 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 27,657 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 22,972 miles

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

rear silencer very corroded.

Fail 9 Nov 2013 22,972 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear silencer very corroded.

Pass 12 Nov 2012 21,555 miles

exhaust rear box in poor condition

Pass 27 Sep 2011 18,272 miles

Offside 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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FK52 LEA is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FK52 LEA, 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 FK52 LEA registered?

FK52 LEA is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is FK52 LEA safe to buy?

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