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FP08 UYU

2008 Fiat Panda

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,912 mi
Last recorded155,912 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 UYU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 155,912 miles

reversing light remains on

Offside Front strut mounting stiff in operation

Fail 19 Oct 2017 155,679 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing inner rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 142,279 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 142,279 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 127,200 miles

Nearside Front brake sticking slightly

Fail 29 Oct 2015 127,200 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end loose locking nut loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake sticking slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2014 108,871 miles

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Oct 2014 108,805 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Oct 2013 86,750 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Oct 2013 86,734 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 May 2012 48,710 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 48,696 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

tail box insecure at joint

Fail 5 May 2012 48,579 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 31,200 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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FP08 UYU is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FP08 UYU, 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 FP08 UYU registered?

FP08 UYU is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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