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SV08 SZY

2008 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,816 mi
Last recorded49,816 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 SZY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 49,816 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 48,894 miles

Nearside Rear Park brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Little reserve travel left.

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 47,769 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 46,200 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 41,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 39,218 miles

Rear axle beam corroding

Pass 8 Apr 2020 38,212 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front wiper split at ends

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle

rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2019 36,449 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2019 36,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle at coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2018 34,721 miles

n/sr spring mounting on rear axle corroding

Pass 17 Jan 2017 32,903 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 31,326 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 31,322 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle beam at shocker mounting (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 29,551 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 27,074 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 27,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 24,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 22,728 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 15,891 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 15,888 miles

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

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

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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SV08 SZY is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,108cc petrol 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 SV08 SZY, 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 SV08 SZY registered?

SV08 SZY is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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