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FY08 NTC

2008 Fiat Panda

Silver Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

104,531 mi
Last recorded104,531 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 NTC
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 104,531 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2024 99,812 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2024 99,725 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2023 94,715 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 91,477 miles

nsf tyre tread close to limit

Fail 23 Jan 2023 91,430 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill rotten (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn excess play strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nsf tyre tread close to limit

Pass 26 Jan 2022 87,357 miles

oil leak

play front strut tops ns and os

rear shocks and springs corroded ns and os

Fail 24 Jan 2022 87,357 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

play front strut tops ns and os

rear shocks and springs corroded ns and os

Pass 13 Jan 2021 84,685 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

front shocks corroded

oil leak

slight play nsf and osf strut tops

Fail 11 Jan 2021 84,684 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat to center pipe joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

front shocks corroded

oil leak

slight play nsf and osf strut tops

Pass 20 Jan 2020 82,873 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2020 82,806 miles

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

Offside Front bottom arm back bush play

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2019 79,253 miles

centre front exhaust leak

osr and nsr tyre tread close to limit

Pass 1 Feb 2018 76,220 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 76,220 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2018 75,743 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2018 75,743 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 69,066 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 62,608 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 62,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' parking permit (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

oil leak around air box

Pass 22 Dec 2014 56,569 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 50,566 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 44,993 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 44,936 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 40,421 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 35,634 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 NTC is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Silver with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 NTC, 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 NTC registered?

FY08 NTC is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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