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GJ08 AWZ

2008 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,115 mi
Last recorded117,115 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 AWZ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 117,115 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 116,872 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 116,872 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 116,426 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front lower ball joint rubbers perished

Pass 10 Aug 2018 113,384 miles

ball joint dust covers perished

Fail 8 Aug 2018 113,345 miles

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

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

ball joint dust covers perished

both rear shock upper bushes are worn to excess advised by Rebecca @ D.V.S.A TO PASS AND ADVISE AS NOT ON THE FAIL LIST

Pass 25 Aug 2017 106,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2016 104,271 miles

n/s washer jet slightly blocked

n/s wiper blade to big

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

no exhaust clamps front and rear pipes

Fail 19 Aug 2016 104,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear bars. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear bars. (4.1.E.1)

advise clamp missing from joint to rear silencer.

advise expired tax disc holder removed from swept area prior to test.

advise front brake discs rusty.

advise front brake pads worn low.

advise nearside rear brake slower to increase and decrease effort. imbalance to offside 15%

advise item removed from mirror prior to test.

Pass 5 Feb 2015 97,210 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 92,443 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 84,811 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 84,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2012 69,016 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 52,025 miles

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

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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GJ08 AWZ is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GJ08 AWZ, 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 GJ08 AWZ registered?

GJ08 AWZ is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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