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AY08 YUO

2008 Fiat Panda

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,526 mi
Last recorded53,526 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 YUO
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 53,526 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 50,817 miles

Rear exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2024 48,783 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 48,782 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 47,210 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 45,113 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 45,113 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 41,774 miles

REAR EXHAUST DETERIOATED

Pass 23 Mar 2020 40,654 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 6 Mar 2019 38,391 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2018 36,467 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND VERY AGED (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 34,200 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 20 Mar 2017 34,200 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Mar 2016 32,876 miles

rear exhaust box thin

Fail 18 Mar 2016 32,876 miles

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

rear exhaust box thin

Pass 12 Mar 2015 30,646 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 28,129 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 28,129 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 26,796 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 21,904 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 21,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 16,010 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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AY08 YUO is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YUO, 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 AY08 YUO registered?

AY08 YUO is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is AY08 YUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY08 YUO shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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