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FV08 ORU

2008 Fiat Panda

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,932 mi
Last recorded76,932 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 ORU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2021 76,932 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 70,590 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 70,587 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle has a misfire on held revs (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 65,506 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 65,335 miles

Rear Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 58,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 46,462 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 46,462 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 44,391 miles

Both rear tyres splitting in tread

Child seats fitted to rear

Exhaust system corroding

N/S inner driveshaft joint wet with grease /oil

Rear brakes binding slightly

Rear coil springs corroding

Fail 7 Mar 2016 44,391 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Both rear tyres splitting in tread

Child seats fitted to rear

Exhaust system corroding

N/S inner driveshaft joint wet with grease /oil

O/SF tyre bold on inside edge, getting low and splitting in tread

Rear brakes binding slightly

Rear coil springs corroding

Pass 13 Mar 2015 41,882 miles

backbox badly corroded

clutch resivour loose

exhaust corroding

fanbelt cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking and worn on in side edge

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 12 Mar 2015 41,882 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

exhaust corroding

fanbelt cracking

backbox badly corroded

clutch resivour loose

o/s/f tyre cracking and worn on in side edge

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 20 Mar 2014 39,505 miles

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

clutch resivour loose

exhaust corroding back box badly

fanbelt cracking

n/s/f tyre on limit

n/s/r brake binding boarderline

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge and cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2014 39,505 miles

clutch resivour loose

exhaust corroding back box badly

fanbelt cracking

n/s/f tyre on limit

n/s/r brake binding boarderline

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge and cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 7 Mar 2013 37,176 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 34,882 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 29,846 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 29,845 miles

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

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

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

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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FV08 ORU is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FV08 ORU, 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 ORU registered?

FV08 ORU is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is FV08 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 ORU shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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