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GF08 ZXU

2008 Fiat Panda

Gold Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

69,158 mi
Last recorded69,158 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 ZXU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 69,158 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 64,025 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 59,190 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 54,668 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))

Pass 26 May 2022 50,790 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 47,204 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 47,204 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 44,307 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 40,916 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 36,309 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 36,309 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 31,810 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 27,651 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front bumper centre panel broken number plate damaged. (6.3.1d)

advise offside rear tyre cracked in treads and nails in shoulder.

advise rear silencer corroded.

Fail 27 May 2016 27,651 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing R clip missing from securing pin. (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front bumper centre panel broken number plate damaged. (6.3.1d)

advise offside rear tyre cracked in treads and nails in shoulder.

advise rear silencer corroded.

Pass 26 May 2015 22,754 miles

backbox rotten

Pass 3 Jun 2014 17,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 May 2013 13,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Jun 2012 6,758 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 4,741 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 4,524 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

wiper blades smear

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 ZXU is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Gold with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF08 ZXU registered?

GF08 ZXU is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 5 June 2008.

Is GF08 ZXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 ZXU shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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