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DK08 YBF

2008 Fiat Panda

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,533 mi
Last recorded77,533 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 YBF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 77,533 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 77,533 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 67,059 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexi joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 57,268 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Strut top has slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 56,265 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 56,265 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2020 51,470 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 36,289 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 18,221 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 17,115 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 16,000 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 16,000 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 14,987 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 13,974 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 12,502 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 10,586 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 8,209 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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DK08 YBF is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DK08 YBF, 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 DK08 YBF registered?

DK08 YBF is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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The MOT history for DK08 YBF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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