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FV08 OSJ

2008 Fiat Panda

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,801 mi
Last recorded86,801 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 OSJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2026 86,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside/offside inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2025 85,898 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2025 85,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 83,110 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 82,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 82,238 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp suspect bad earth flashing when indicator on (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 76,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 69,614 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 63,354 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2019 56,591 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 48,806 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 39,670 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 36,687 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 22 Apr 2015 34,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2015 34,529 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2014 32,296 miles

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

multi grooved belt deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2013 28,636 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

slight oil loss at nearside drive shaft seal

tailgate wiper blade torn

Pass 27 Apr 2012 26,074 miles

all tyres worn close to limit and offside rear partially deflated

Pass 20 Apr 2011 21,140 miles

rear tyres worn close to limit on inner edges

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 OSJ is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OSJ, 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 OSJ registered?

FV08 OSJ is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is FV08 OSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 OSJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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