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HG08 JHX

2008 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

40,804 mi
Last recorded40,804 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 JHX
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 40,804 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 40,002 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 38,498 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 35,219 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 34,134 miles

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

Rear both rear tyres are over 13 years old

Pass 3 Aug 2020 32,778 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 31,470 miles

exhaust system very corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2018 29,368 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 27,470 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 25,196 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 23,099 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 20,376 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 17,869 miles

rear exhaust box has temp repair carried out

Pass 26 Sep 2012 16,054 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 15,431 miles

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

no rear seat back fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Sep 2011 15,431 miles

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

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

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

no rear seat back fitted at time of test

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 JHX is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 JHX, 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 HG08 JHX registered?

HG08 JHX is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 14 April 2008.

Is HG08 JHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG08 JHX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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