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HG08 MKJ

2008 Fiat Panda

Yellow Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,279 mi
Last recorded89,279 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 MKJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 89,279 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded not holed

Pass 10 Apr 2025 88,521 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive seriously damaged oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust silencer very rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2024 87,432 miles

Rear silencer rusty

Fail 11 Apr 2024 87,431 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear silencer rusty

Pass 24 Apr 2023 86,399 miles

Offside Front top of shock absorber very rusty

Rear exhaust silencer very rusty

Fail 21 Apr 2023 86,398 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front top of shock absorber very rusty

Rear exhaust silencer very rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2022 84,763 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded through first skin,not blowing

Pass 22 Apr 2021 82,426 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded,outer skin,not holed

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 80,964 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2019 78,291 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 75,902 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 73,566 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 70,900 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 67,248 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 67,248 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 66,639 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 66,639 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 55,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 45,917 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 45,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 34,379 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 34,379 miles

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

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 MKJ is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HG08 MKJ, 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 MKJ registered?

HG08 MKJ is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is HG08 MKJ safe to buy?

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