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GV57 VGC

2008 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,687 mi
Last recorded85,687 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 VGC
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2020 85,687 miles

Emissions not tested Emitting strong fumes, test aborted. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged Snapped. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres have worn inner edges,

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 74,161 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 60,204 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 60,204 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 56,600 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 56,600 miles

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 55,022 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 47,915 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 37,013 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 27,752 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 22,001 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 17,540 miles

Offside rear tyre cut in sidewall

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 VGC is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV57 VGC, 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 GV57 VGC registered?

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

Is GV57 VGC safe to buy?

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