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GD08 FHU

2008 Fiat Panda

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

107,615 mi
Last recorded107,615 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 FHU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 107,615 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 107,599 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 105,251 miles

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

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

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Lower axle corroded

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 105,251 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Lower axle corroded

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 102,270 miles

Central Rear Lower rear suspension elements corroded

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both bushes and case corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 102,262 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower rear suspension elements corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both bushes and case corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 99,058 miles

Central Rear Lower axle corrosion

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 94,249 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 94,249 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 89,744 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 89,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 86,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 86,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 80,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 80,120 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 72,443 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON THE INNER EDGE

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 66,700 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 58,644 miles

Rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2014 49,770 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 49,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Both front wiper blades in poor condition but still clear the windscreen.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 39,371 miles

Rear Exhaust Outer Casing Corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2012 32,555 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 25,887 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside attention advised

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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GD08 FHU is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Orange 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 GD08 FHU, 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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GD08 FHU is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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