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FY08 LZK

2008 Fiat Panda

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

147,049 mi
Last recorded147,049 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 LZK
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 147,049 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills rusty, (7.1.1 (a) (i))

plastic covers prevent inspection of outer sills

rear prop shaft removed at time of mot,

Pass 12 Oct 2023 140,830 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 135,884 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear sill s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 130,880 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 130,880 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 126,109 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 126,109 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 119,543 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 119,542 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 112,829 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 112,829 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 106,257 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 106,257 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 98,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 98,176 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 90,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 75,636 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 64,086 miles

offside rear bump stop insecure

Fail 12 Apr 2013 64,086 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside rear bump stop insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2012 59,753 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 53,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 38,724 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2011 38,724 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

headlight no beam pattern o/s

n/s/r bump stop insecure

both front tyres worn on inner edge

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 LZK is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Green with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 FY08 LZK, 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 LZK registered?

FY08 LZK is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 July 2008.

Is FY08 LZK safe to buy?

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