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FM08 HXR

2008 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,987 mi
Last recorded105,987 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 HXR
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2022 105,987 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 102,036 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 99,083 miles

rear sub frame corroded and x 2 rear coil spring are corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2020 99,083 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear sub frame corroded and x 2 rear coil spring are corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2019 95,262 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 95,248 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 92,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box plus corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 84,518 miles

Front suspension components rusty

Nearside Front tyre worn to 3mm

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil springs rusty

exhaust system corroded including front pipe mount

Fail 29 Nov 2017 84,517 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front suspension components rusty

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

Nearside Front tyre worn to 3mm

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil springs rusty

exhaust system corroded including front pipe mount

Pass 12 Jul 2016 82,010 miles

wipers worn exaust corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2016 82,010 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

wipers worn exaust corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2015 75,476 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Fail 14 Jul 2015 75,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Pass 7 Jul 2014 60,451 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 46,158 miles

front exhaust clamp deteriorated

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear exhaust deteriorated

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 18 Jun 2012 37,497 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside wiper split at ends

rear wiper split

Pass 27 Jun 2011 26,476 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 26,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 HXR is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HXR, 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 HXR registered?

FM08 HXR is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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