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GJ08 FNE

2008 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

129,196 mi
Last recorded129,196 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 129,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 129,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 120,533 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 120,533 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle empty (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 112,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2020 108,342 miles

complete exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 6 Jul 2020 108,342 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure and Rear clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))

complete exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2019 106,476 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corded

Fail 18 Jul 2019 106,476 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear bumper loose on n/s

Rear exhaust box outer skin corded

Pass 28 Apr 2018 94,162 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2018 94,162 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2017 80,194 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear rear silencer corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2017 80,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 68,291 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded and has a minor leak

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2016 68,157 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded and has a minor leak

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 57,326 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise steering geometry check due to abnormal tyre wear

rear silencer outer skin corroding

Fail 9 Apr 2015 57,326 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise steering geometry check due to abnormal tyre wear

rear silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 30 Apr 2014 48,437 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 37,163 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 26,516 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 14,512 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 FNE is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 GJ08 FNE, 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 FNE registered?

GJ08 FNE is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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