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GD08 FZT

2008 Fiat Panda

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,351 mi
Last recorded87,351 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 FZT
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 87,351 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 80,499 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin rusting and coming off

Fail 23 Oct 2024 80,483 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction petrol vehicles including hybrids with 4 or more wheels, not more than 8 passenger seats in addition to the driver’s seat and first used on or after 1 July 2003 (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin rusting and coming off

Pass 15 Nov 2023 74,080 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 74,080 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 66,760 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 66,760 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 59,991 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2020 53,175 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable bracket broken

rear back box deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2019 49,477 miles

Rear SILENCER RUSTY

Pass 31 Jul 2018 47,351 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 43,804 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 40,223 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 35,501 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 35,497 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 30,041 miles

Nearside Front 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 25 Jul 2013 25,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in o/S/F drop link.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 25,124 miles

Slight play in o/S/F drop link.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 19,532 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 15,469 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)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 15,469 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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GD08 FZT is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GD08 FZT, 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 GD08 FZT registered?

GD08 FZT is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is GD08 FZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD08 FZT shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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