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FV08 OTU

2008 Fiat Panda

Silver Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,000 mi
Last recorded55,000 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 OTU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 55,000 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 55,000 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 37,586 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 37,581 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 25,601 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 25,598 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2017 22,124 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front wiper blades splitting n/s 16 inch o/s 25 inch

exhaust back box corroding

Pass 2 Nov 2016 19,695 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust back box badly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2015 16,441 miles

exhaust back box is corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2014 13,694 miles

exhaust back box is corroding

Pass 3 Dec 2013 9,966 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 7,921 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 6,871 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 4,687 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 OTU is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Silver with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 OTU, 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 OTU registered?

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

Is FV08 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 OTU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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