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GV08 JZG

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,787 mi
Last recorded139,787 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 JZG
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 139,787 miles

both mirrors damaged

petrol flap loose likely to fall off soon

surface rust

very slight interference osr lamp

Pass 18 Jul 2025 121,138 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 121,138 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 105,838 miles

exhaust flexi blow

Pass 4 Aug 2023 84,472 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 71,818 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 67,387 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded and blowing

Fail 4 Aug 2021 67,387 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust box corroded and blowing

Pass 5 Aug 2020 64,351 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2019 58,514 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 58,513 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 53,543 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 48,474 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 14 Apr 2016 42,936 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 38,729 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 33,757 miles

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 12 Apr 2013 28,130 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Apr 2012 22,033 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 15,114 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 15,107 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 JZG 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 GV08 JZG, 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 JZG registered?

GV08 JZG is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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