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DK08 YBZ

2008 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

90,021 mi
Last recorded90,021 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 YBZ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 90,021 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 86,138 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 82,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Bump stop perished / insecure to top strut mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rear box inner rubber mount perished / split outer secondary strap holding rubber in place. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear exhaust box outer casing heavily corroded.

Fail 7 Nov 2023 82,631 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Caliper park operation / cable inoperative. (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Bump stop perished / insecure to top strut mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge of tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rear box inner rubber mount perished / split outer secondary strap holding rubber in place. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear exhaust box outer casing heavily corroded.

Pass 8 Nov 2022 80,357 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2022 80,328 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 76,063 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam and satnav in drivers view ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp flicker with hazard/indicator lights (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 73,187 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 73,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 66,301 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2018 60,044 miles

Clutch requires attention

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear forming in the sidewall indicating a possible weakness in its structure. Regular monitoring is advised.

Rear Exhaust in poor condition

Rear tyres perished

Suspension components have heavy surface corrosion.

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 50,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 42,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre has cut on outer sidewall but no cords exposed

Nearside Rear tyre has slight perishing

Offside Front tyre has cut on outer sidewall but no cords exposed

Offside Rear tyre has slight perishing

items removed from windscreen prior to test

Fail 23 May 2016 42,157 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre has cut on outer sidewall but no cords exposed

Offside Front tyre has cut on outer sidewall but no cords exposed

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre has slight perishing

items removed from windscreen prior to test

Pass 4 Jun 2015 35,059 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 35,059 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 32,402 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 32,402 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 28,882 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 28,877 miles

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

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 24,271 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 20,017 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 18,501 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

nail in o/s/r tyre

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 YBZ is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 YBZ, 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 DK08 YBZ registered?

DK08 YBZ is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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