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GP08 RPU

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

37,235 mi
Last recorded37,235 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 RPU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 37,235 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 37,235 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 36,841 miles

Coolant leak

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged loose

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 36,397 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust support missing

Fail 14 Jun 2024 36,395 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust support missing

Pass 13 Jun 2023 35,949 miles

Front exhaust support fixing is missing - system secure at time of test

general corrosion to rear suspension

Fail 13 Jun 2023 35,947 miles

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

Front exhaust support fixing is missing - system secure at time of test

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

general corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 14 Jun 2022 35,583 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear surface corrosion on suspension

Pass 22 Jun 2021 35,162 miles

REAR SUPENSION SURFACE CORRODED

Pass 23 Jun 2020 34,720 miles

slight under body corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2019 33,832 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 31,843 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2017 29,363 miles

rear coil spring corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2017 29,343 miles

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

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

rear coil spring corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2016 26,510 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 24,149 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Jun 2014 21,262 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 24 Jun 2013 19,560 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 19,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 17,540 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 22 Feb 2013 17,540 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 16 Jan 2012 4,037 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 3,756 miles

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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GP08 RPU is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 GP08 RPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP08 RPU registered?

GP08 RPU is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is GP08 RPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP08 RPU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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