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GJ08 NMO

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

199,585 mi
Last recorded199,585 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 NMO
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2021 199,585 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 199,379 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 198,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 187,984 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 187,984 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 171,039 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 3 Apr 2017 171,034 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 23 Mar 2017 170,846 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 150,050 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 150,050 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 129,486 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 129,486 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 97,538 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 67,606 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 67,606 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Apr 2012 59,375 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 37,790 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn

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

Offside Front 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 NMO is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 NMO, 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 NMO registered?

GJ08 NMO is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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