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FV08 EBU

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

50,977 mi
Last recorded50,977 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 EBU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 50,977 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 49,648 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 6 May 2020 49,647 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 May 2019 47,315 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 47,315 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 45,023 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2018 45,023 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre clamp missing (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 42,686 miles

offside rear tyre worn to 2.2mm [legal limit 1.6mm]

Fail 16 May 2017 42,686 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers wiper split at ends

offside rear tyre worn to 2.2mm [legal limit 1.6mm]

Pass 11 May 2016 39,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 35,428 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 27,005 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 27,003 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 20,887 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 20,887 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 16,664 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 11,236 miles

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

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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FV08 EBU is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FV08 EBU, 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 FV08 EBU registered?

FV08 EBU is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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