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GL57 OHJ

2008 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

95,326 mi
Last recorded95,326 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 OHJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2021 95,326 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Park brake has little reserve travel

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated and corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2020 87,272 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded and detatching

Exhaust flexi sleeve damaged

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre also cut to sidewall ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 87,272 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded and detatching

Exhaust flexi sleeve damaged

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre also cut to sidewall ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 84,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush of arm starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Drivers exterior door mirror assembly loose

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush of arm starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Rear exhaust box corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 84,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush of arm starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Drivers exterior door mirror assembly loose

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush of arm starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Rear exhaust box corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected Items hanging from interior mirror removed (3.2 (c) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 81,011 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front strut top mount has slight play

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 81,011 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front strut top mount has slight play

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 78,954 miles

Both rear brake discs rusty and glazed.

Exhaust rear silencer very corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 78,954 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre to rear joint clamp missing. (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Both rear brake discs rusty and glazed.

Exhaust rear silencer very corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 73,757 miles

Front Nearside and offside tyres worn on inner edges

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 66,753 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 66,753 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 55,784 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 44,403 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2013 44,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 33,469 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 26,143 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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GL57 OHJ is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,368cc petrol 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 GL57 OHJ, 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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GL57 OHJ is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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