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HD57 JFF

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

49,264 mi
Last recorded49,264 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD57 JFF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 49,264 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2026 49,264 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 47,170 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 44,938 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 44,938 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively wheel cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 43,339 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 43,334 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2021 39,778 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 35,914 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 31,876 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 26,060 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 16,251 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 15,963 miles

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2016 14,754 miles

exhaust rear silencer box rusted but not blowing

Fail 20 Jul 2016 14,754 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer box rusted but not blowing

Pass 20 Jul 2015 13,510 miles

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 20 Jul 2015 13,510 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2014 12,625 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 11,419 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 9,805 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 8,101 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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HD57 JFF is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HD57 JFF, 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 HD57 JFF registered?

HD57 JFF is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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