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FV57 TFU

2008 Fiat Panda

Yellow Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,520 mi
Last recorded72,520 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 TFU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 72,520 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 60,702 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 50,343 miles

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Sep 2018 50,342 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top bush (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2017 42,923 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 42,923 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 34,300 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 34,288 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 27,101 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 22,506 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 19,757 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 9,016 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 8,395 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inside

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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FV57 TFU is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FV57 TFU, 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 FV57 TFU registered?

FV57 TFU is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is FV57 TFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV57 TFU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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