2008 Fiat Panda · 17,516 MOT tests
2008 Fiat Panda reliability
2008 Fiat Pandas fail 45% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 17 Panda years (17,516 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Pandas: 35.2%)
- 45%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Pandas: 35.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 72,653
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 17,516
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 23.3% of tests fail here (66% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 11% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Fiat Panda
Fail rate by area
- Suspension23.3%
- Lights and electrics15%
- Brakes12.9%
- Tyres9.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.6%
- Body, chassis and structure6.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 5.08%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.84%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.24%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 4.14%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 4.06%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 4.02%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.58%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (18.1%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.31%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.31%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (6.93%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.99%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Fiat Panda reliable?
2008 Fiat Pandas fail 45% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 17 Panda years (17,516 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Fiat Panda MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (5.08% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (4.84% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.24% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Fiat Panda have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Fiat Panda shows 72,653 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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