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GV57 NJN

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

73,239 mi
Last recorded73,239 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 NJN
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 73,239 miles

EML Light on

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 73,234 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

EML Light on

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 69,822 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 69,822 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 69,014 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 68,400 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 68,400 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 68,399 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 69,153 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 68,153 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 66,976 miles

exhaust back box outer layer corroded

mil light lit

Fail 24 Jan 2018 66,976 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust back box outer layer corroded

mil light lit

Pass 9 Jan 2017 65,470 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test gps ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear indicators faded

tail box outer layer corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2016 62,340 miles

Rear exhaust silencer rotten & deteriorated

Fail 21 Jan 2016 62,340 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play axial rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play axial rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Front both front tyres bald on edges

Rear exhaust silencer rotten & deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2015 60,153 miles

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2015 60,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

corrosion in rear silencer

Pass 7 Jan 2014 56,609 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

slight play at top of steering column but unable to see to confirm

wiper switch operation very stiff

Fail 7 Jan 2014 56,609 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

slight play at top of steering column but unable to see to confirm

wiper switch operation very stiff

Pass 14 Jan 2013 53,788 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

wipers split

Fail 20 Jan 2012 49,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 49,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 41,806 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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GV57 NJN is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GV57 NJN, 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 GV57 NJN registered?

GV57 NJN is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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