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GV08 JYJ

2008 Fiat Panda

Silver Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,265 mi
Last recorded141,265 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 JYJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 141,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 138,328 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 138,328 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 128,793 miles

Front exhaust clamp/bracket deteriorated.

N/S inner cv gator slightly deteriorated & slight leak off grease.

Rear exhaust box badly corroded outer skin.

Fail 18 Mar 2019 128,793 miles

Front exhaust clamp/bracket deteriorated.

N/S inner cv gator slightly deteriorated & slight leak off grease.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box badly corroded outer skin.

Pass 14 Mar 2018 121,516 miles

N/S/F tyre Bald on inner

O/S/F Tyre Bald on inner.

Fail 14 Mar 2018 121,516 miles

N/S/F tyre Bald on inner

O/S/F Tyre Bald on inner.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 115,700 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 115,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 112,143 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 107,507 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 107,507 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 98,435 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 81,751 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 62,047 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 62,047 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 42,531 miles

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

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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GV08 JYJ is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Silver with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GV08 JYJ, 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 GV08 JYJ registered?

GV08 JYJ is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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