2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Fiat Panda MOT pass rate and common faults

4,609 MOT tests in 2024. 53.4% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time53.4%
Failed or needed repairs46.6%
Typical mileage at test75,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,609 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.3%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.1%
    351 marked dangerous
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.7%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.7%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.7%
  7. Position lamp: not working3.5%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  9. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.1%
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension33.4%
  2. Lights & electrics22.9%
  3. Brakes22.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.9%
  5. Tyres9.9%
  6. Body & chassis8.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks8.3%
  8. Steering3.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.8%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened21.7%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases8.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.2%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Fiat Panda?

In 2024, 53.4% of 2008 Fiat Panda cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,609 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Fiat Panda?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2008 Fiat Panda reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).