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AY08 XLG

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,648 mi
Last recorded84,648 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XLG
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 84,648 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

exhaust pipe into rear silencer box very rusty/weak

Pass 24 Mar 2020 81,467 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded/tatty

Fail 24 Mar 2020 81,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded/tatty

Pass 20 Feb 2019 70,096 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 62,926 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 54,053 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 45,775 miles

child seat fitted o/s/r. n/s/f tyre (inside)kerbed/perished

Fail 21 Jan 2015 35,433 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 35,433 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 34,358 miles

Rear exhaust silencer box tatty

Pass 21 Feb 2013 32,544 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 32,409 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 26,545 miles

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

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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AY08 XLG is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AY08 XLG, 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 AY08 XLG registered?

AY08 XLG is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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