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FV08 RYR

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

61,524 mi
Last recorded61,524 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 61,524 miles

Oil leak at engine

Fail 25 Sep 2024 61,524 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak at engine

Pass 9 Oct 2023 57,683 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorating

Fail 9 Oct 2023 57,681 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) nearside steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorating

Pass 11 Oct 2022 52,271 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 52,229 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 49,249 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded not leaking exhaust gases.

Front Coil spring corroded Offside & nearside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge worn.

Offside & nearside rear outer sills welded repairs.

Offside Front Tyre inner edge wearing.

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & nearside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded. Corrosion advancing.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Sep 2021 49,240 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged And insecure fouling road wheel. (1.1.15 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside & nearside outer sills corroded excessive within 30cms of rear axle fixings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded not leaking exhaust gases.

Front Coil spring corroded Offside & nearside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge worn.

Offside Front Tyre inner edge wearing.

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & nearside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded. Corrosion advancing.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Aug 2020 44,222 miles

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2019 39,373 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 39,373 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 35,488 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Sep 2018 35,487 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Sep 2017 30,720 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 28,606 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 24,372 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 20,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 16,620 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 13,775 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 30 Aug 2012 13,775 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 31 Jan 2012 12,674 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 31 Jan 2012 12,674 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 10,022 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 RYR is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RYR, 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 RYR registered?

FV08 RYR is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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