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FV08 RLO

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,460 mi
Last recorded77,460 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 RLO
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 77,460 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroding

Pass 11 Nov 2024 54,468 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 34,145 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 34,145 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 33,392 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 33,057 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 33,057 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 32,487 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2020 32,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2019 32,232 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 32,033 miles

Both front brake discs are corroded

Exhaust system is corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has a nail in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 31,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre is slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre is slightly deteriorated

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2017 31,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Tyre is slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre is slightly deteriorated

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

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2016 31,387 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 31,373 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 30,840 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2014 30,336 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2013 29,984 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 25,508 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 12,939 miles

front wiper blades worn

Pass 28 Apr 2011 11,140 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 11,140 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 RLO is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV08 RLO registered?

FV08 RLO is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is FV08 RLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 RLO shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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