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GU08 KXE

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,794 mi
Last recorded101,794 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 101,794 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES DETERIORATED AND WORN ON INNER EDGES

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Mar 2018 101,794 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES DETERIORATED AND WORN ON INNER EDGES

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

OIL LEVEL LOW

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Mar 2017 93,874 miles

Minor exhaust leak

N/s/f brake disc is slightly worn

Oil level is low

Both rear shock absorb er casings are corroded

Engine management light is on

Fail 10 Mar 2017 93,874 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front (7.1.1)

Both rear shock absorb er casings are corroded

Engine management light is on

Minor exhaust leak

N/s/f brake disc is slightly worn

Oil level is low

Pass 24 Feb 2016 86,480 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 77,148 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 68,001 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)

Very minor chips to windscreen

Pass 13 Mar 2013 55,328 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 55,328 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Mar 2012 44,583 miles

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2011 32,166 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

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

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

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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GU08 KXE is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GU08 KXE, 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 KXE registered?

GU08 KXE is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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