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FY08 BNU

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,914 mi
Last recorded143,914 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 BNU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 143,914 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 140,216 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 134,484 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 126,319 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 117,839 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 109,385 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 99,675 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 88,030 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 88,541 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 88,541 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 76,211 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 61,943 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 61,242 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear shocker top bushes starting to split

Pass 11 Mar 2011 46,769 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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FY08 BNU is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FY08 BNU, 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 FY08 BNU registered?

FY08 BNU is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is FY08 BNU safe to buy?

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