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HG08 MKM

2008 Fiat Panda

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,372 mi
Last recorded75,372 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 MKM
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 75,372 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside parking brake effort reading low

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 72,413 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear brake flex hoses a bit stretched

centre exhaust mounting rubber deterioated

play in o/s/f suspension strut top mount,advise repair asap

Fail 9 Jan 2025 72,373 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear brake flex hoses a bit stretched

centre exhaust mounting rubber deterioated

play in o/s/f suspension strut top mount,advise repair asap

Pass 16 Jan 2024 69,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 66,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 61,789 miles

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

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 8 Jan 2021 56,402 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 52,558 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 52,558 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides 3/4 wear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2019 47,128 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 47,128 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 40,824 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 32,781 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 27,923 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 23,577 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 20,741 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 16,973 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 10,804 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 10,804 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 8,207 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 MKM is a 2008 Fiat Panda in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MKM, 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 MKM registered?

HG08 MKM is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is HG08 MKM safe to buy?

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