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FV08 MHU

2008 Fiat Panda

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,672 mi
Last recorded87,672 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 MHU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2022 87,672 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge wear and getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge wear and getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective front hanger rattling on exhaust where not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded outer layer hanging down (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 83,626 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 83,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 77,104 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 77,104 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 68,756 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2018 59,692 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 55,658 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 55,658 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 49,290 miles

Both front brake discs are worn and corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2016 49,290 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake discs are worn and corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2015 41,111 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 32,841 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 24,464 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 19,550 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 14,771 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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FV08 MHU is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MHU, 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 MHU registered?

FV08 MHU is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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