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GL57 EAJ

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

75,602 mi
Last recorded75,602 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 EAJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 75,602 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 6 Nov 2025 75,597 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 1 Nov 2024 74,209 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 72,581 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 70,914 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 69,408 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 69,408 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside 47% under (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 67,945 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 66,070 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 60,059 miles

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))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 60,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 54,124 miles

Engine warning light on

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 51,782 miles

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

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2015 50,384 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 47,854 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust corroding

Fail 3 Dec 2014 47,854 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 11 Dec 2013 44,082 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

small tears in o/s/f wiper blade

Pass 6 Dec 2012 41,431 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

small tears in o/s/f wiper blade

Pass 6 Dec 2011 38,379 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 28,345 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 28,345 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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GL57 EAJ is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GL57 EAJ, 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 GL57 EAJ registered?

GL57 EAJ is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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