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HG08 XCH

2008 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,719 mi
Last recorded81,719 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 XCH
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 81,719 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper (5.3.2 (c))

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2026 81,718 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper (5.3.2 (c))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2025 78,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2024 74,962 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 71,538 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 67,165 miles

slight play in upper strut mounts

slight play in upper strut mounts

Fail 1 Jun 2022 67,165 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

slight play in upper strut mounts

slight play in upper strut mounts

Pass 3 Jun 2021 62,739 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2020 58,295 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 53,554 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2018 47,872 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2017 42,568 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 36,143 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 30,758 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 25,336 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 21,404 miles

offside front tyre below limit on edge/exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2012 17,676 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 13,342 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 XCH is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XCH, 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 XCH registered?

HG08 XCH is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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