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DN08 YLZ

2008 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,270 mi
Last recorded90,270 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 YLZ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 90,270 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 88,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 88,753 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 87,331 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 84,003 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undercarriage allover slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2020 82,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2019 75,678 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 75,656 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 73,941 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

front wipers split & smear slightly

Fail 14 Dec 2017 73,941 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

front wipers split & smear slightly

Pass 20 Dec 2016 66,146 miles

both front wipers split

both rear tyres perishing

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

slight oil leak o/s drive shaft seal

Fail 20 Dec 2016 66,146 miles

both front wipers split

both rear tyres perishing

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

slight oil leak o/s drive shaft seal

Pass 30 Dec 2015 59,213 miles

STRONG ADVISE- both front tyres bald inner & worn outer edges

both front brake discs slightly pitted & scored

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded away & middle/rear joint clamp missing

small stonechips over windscreen

Fail 30 Dec 2015 59,213 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

STRONG ADVISE- both front tyres bald inner & worn outer edges

both front brake discs slightly pitted & scored

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded away & middle/rear joint clamp missing

small stonechips over windscreen

Pass 12 Dec 2014 51,623 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 11 Dec 2014 51,623 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 12 Dec 2013 41,729 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2013 32,165 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear silencer deteriorated

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 2 Jan 2013 32,165 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear silencer deteriorated

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Jun 2011 16,702 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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DN08 YLZ is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DN08 YLZ, 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 DN08 YLZ registered?

DN08 YLZ is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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