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GV08 JYU

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,868 mi
Last recorded71,868 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 JYU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 71,868 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2023 63,436 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 63,436 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 54,547 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 54,547 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 46,464 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 41,733 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 41,732 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 23,353 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 21,311 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension strut top mount play.

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 18,561 miles

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

Nearside front tyre deteriorated

coolant level low

Pass 20 Mar 2017 15,779 miles

rear suspension rust.

Pass 10 Mar 2016 13,075 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Rear suspension rust

both rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 10 Mar 2015 10,737 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 7,828 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 5,766 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 4,723 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 3,673 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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GV08 JYU is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc 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 GV08 JYU, 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 JYU registered?

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

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The MOT history for GV08 JYU 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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