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AY08 YVG

2008 Fiat Panda

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,778 mi
Last recorded87,778 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 87,778 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 81,201 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 71,821 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 71,819 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 71,808 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 66,955 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides x2 (4.2.3 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2019 57,403 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sat nav/phone holder (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer box outer skin corroded

Under covers obscuring brake pipes

Pass 23 Apr 2018 51,160 miles

nearside handbrake cable bracket broken ( cable still supported )

Fail 23 Apr 2018 51,160 miles

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

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

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

nearside handbrake cable bracket broken ( cable still supported )

Pass 27 Mar 2017 41,711 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 32,663 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 27,447 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 23,461 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 20,354 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 16,414 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 13,499 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 YVG is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YVG, 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 YVG registered?

AY08 YVG is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AY08 YVG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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