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GU08 UVS

2008 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,216 mi
Last recorded133,216 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 UVS
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 133,216 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 129,147 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 125,493 miles

Front Shock absorbers have slight play

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 120,936 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 109,948 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 101,811 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 87,056 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 86,889 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface Both reflectors are covered with mesh (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 75,858 miles

Front lower arm bushes are perishing

Fail 13 Mar 2018 75,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front lower arm bushes are perishing

Pass 21 Feb 2017 65,378 miles

both edges of both front tyres heavily worn

Pass 4 Feb 2016 58,998 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 56,052 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 43,502 miles

front brake discs lipped

Fail 21 Feb 2013 34,557 miles

Offside Axle has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 34,557 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 27,456 miles

front discs lipped

front pads very close to limit

play in near side front strut top mount

Pass 14 Feb 2011 15,250 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 UVS is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UVS, 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 GU08 UVS registered?

GU08 UVS is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is GU08 UVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU08 UVS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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