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GR08 GZU

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

62,407 mi
Last recorded62,407 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR08 GZU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 62,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 61,334 miles

Both headlight lenses are slightly faded

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 61,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 61,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 59,516 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 59,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate DAMP!!!

Offside Front BRAKE PADS WORN THIN

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc "blue" & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 57,299 miles

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Jul 2021 54,904 miles

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 15 Jul 2021 54,904 miles

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

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

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Jul 2020 53,278 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable guide bracket missing.

Fail 9 Jul 2020 53,278 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable guide bracket missing.

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 52,170 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 52,170 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside 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))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 50,105 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Offside front top mount play

Rear axle corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 10 Jul 2018 50,099 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front coil springs corroded

Offside front top mount play

Rear axle corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2017 47,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has a nail in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 41,197 miles

both front lower arms, rear bushes de-bonding

both front shock absorbers rusty

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2015 35,998 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2015 35,998 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

front brake discs worn

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2014 30,319 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 24,573 miles

exhaust system badly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 21,478 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 19,326 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 18,208 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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GR08 GZU is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GR08 GZU, 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 GR08 GZU registered?

GR08 GZU is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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