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HG08 EYV

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,505 mi
Last recorded133,505 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 EYV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2025 133,505 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust system corroded.

Pass 26 Jul 2024 128,792 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2023 120,553 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 120,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough Top mount bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough Top mount bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 107,568 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 96,284 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 87,923 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2019 79,409 miles

Rear rear axle corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2019 79,223 miles

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))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2018 65,949 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 63,813 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to de bond

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both rear bump stops loose

Both rear tyres wearing out of shape on inner edges and cracking on sidewalls

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2017 57,328 miles

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2016 50,838 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to delaminate

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 44,796 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 38,165 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition on inner surface

Fail 31 Mar 2014 38,155 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear brake discs in poor condition on inner surface

Pass 2 Apr 2013 27,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres are cracked on inner side wall 195/45/ZR15 82W

nearside rear tyre has cut in outer tread but under 25mm

Pass 26 Mar 2012 22,845 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 Mar 2011 17,612 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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HG08 EYV is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 HG08 EYV, 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 HG08 EYV registered?

HG08 EYV is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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