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GJ08 BFZ

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,842 mi
Last recorded90,842 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 BFZ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 90,842 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2025 90,788 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2024 89,958 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 89,958 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 81,332 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 80,376 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 77,683 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 75,433 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 72,807 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 72,807 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 71,063 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 71,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 69,156 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 66,996 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 64,563 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 61,084 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 57,091 miles

n/s/f tyre outter side wall damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2011 53,454 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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GJ08 BFZ is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BFZ, 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 BFZ registered?

GJ08 BFZ is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is GJ08 BFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ08 BFZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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