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DY08 VWE

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,006 mi
Last recorded78,006 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 VWE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 78,006 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 77,789 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 77,763 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2017 73,711 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 67,884 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 May 2015 59,952 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 52,541 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,460 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 37,241 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 28,009 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 27,984 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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DY08 VWE is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DY08 VWE, 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 DY08 VWE registered?

DY08 VWE is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for DY08 VWE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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