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DK08 YBG

2008 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,143 mi
Last recorded124,143 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 YBG
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 124,143 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside tyres are close to minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play anti roll bar drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear position lamp lens damaged but not showing white light to rear

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses from body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 116,556 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill within 30 cm of swing axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside pipes from body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 116,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2022 109,742 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 109,705 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp nearside & offside (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp nearside & offside (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 102,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 102,806 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 96,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 86,397 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 86,369 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 77,468 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 77,431 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both Rear Tyres Cracking On Side Walls

Pass 1 Mar 2017 66,702 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 66,701 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn on inside

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 60,022 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 59,970 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 53,201 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 46,299 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 39,273 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 31,920 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 24,938 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 YBG is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DK08 YBG, 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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DK08 YBG is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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