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FL08 HCJ

2008 Fiat Panda

Silver Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,936 mi
Last recorded50,936 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 HCJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2017 50,936 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2017 50,936 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Jan 2017 41,385 miles

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

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

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Fail 6 Jan 2017 41,385 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

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

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

eml on

Pass 14 Jan 2016 31,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre flat

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

eml on

Fail 14 Jan 2016 31,596 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre flat

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

eml on

Pass 6 Sep 2014 17,188 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 14,015 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 9,316 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 8,190 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 6,081 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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FL08 HCJ is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Silver with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FL08 HCJ, 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 FL08 HCJ registered?

FL08 HCJ is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is FL08 HCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL08 HCJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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