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FM08 ARO

2008 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,287 mi
Last recorded75,287 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 ARO
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 75,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 73,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

airbox tied on

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2020 73,536 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

airbox tied on

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2019 71,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

air box tired in place

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2019 71,051 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

air box tired in place

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2018 68,927 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 68,927 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 67,358 miles

engine managment light on speedometer

Pass 10 Nov 2016 61,445 miles

EML

Front Tyre inner edge worn n/s/f & o/s/f

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 61,445 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S/F & O/S/F (8.2.2)

EML

Front Tyre inner edge worn n/s/f & o/s/f

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 55,066 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 47,917 miles

COOLANT LEAK

Pass 16 Nov 2013 43,390 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 37,935 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 34,270 miles

boot full

exhaust back box clamp corroded

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre low on tread and scuffed on outer wall

o/s/f tyre low on tread on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2011 24,813 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2011 24,813 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear 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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FM08 ARO is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FM08 ARO, 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 FM08 ARO registered?

FM08 ARO is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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