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GU08 KXB

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,624 mi
Last recorded53,624 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 KXB
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 53,624 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 52,639 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 52,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 50,983 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 50,979 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 49,547 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 48,529 miles

Central exhaust bracket corroded and braking away

Front exhaust clamp corroded

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2021 48,529 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust bracket corroded and braking away

Front exhaust clamp corroded

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2020 47,108 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 44,724 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 42,137 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 38,641 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 35,792 miles

Child seat fitted at time of test

O/S rear tyre sidewall and tread base cracked and deteriorated

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2016 35,792 miles

Child seat fitted at time of test

O/S rear tyre sidewall and tread base cracked and deteriorated

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2015 33,784 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 30,948 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 30,345 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 26,885 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 22,925 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 18,853 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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GU08 KXB is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GU08 KXB, 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 GU08 KXB registered?

GU08 KXB is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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