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GF08 FTU

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,151 mi
Last recorded81,151 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 FTU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 81,151 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear exhaust backbox corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 75,748 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust backbox corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 75,748 miles

Brake insecure both sides front brake pad securing pin insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust backbox corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 71,411 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 71,327 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 64,378 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 59,817 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 59,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 56,886 miles

NEARSIDE REAR SILENCER OUTER SHIELD BREAKING OFF

Pass 14 Sep 2018 54,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 51,506 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear silencer outer casing heavily corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2016 79,268 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2015 45,365 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2014 41,547 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 38,574 miles

centre rear exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn

Fail 14 Feb 2013 35,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 35,759 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 29,462 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 22,378 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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GF08 FTU is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 GF08 FTU, 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 GF08 FTU registered?

GF08 FTU is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is GF08 FTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 FTU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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