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DY58 XLR

2008 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,265 mi
Last recorded98,265 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 XLR
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 98,265 miles

slight blow on exhaust joints

Pass 24 Jul 2017 89,273 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 89,095 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle (2.4.C.3c)

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 76,068 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 76,068 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 65,501 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 52,569 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 52,584 miles

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin rusted

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 48,706 miles

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

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Signs of leakage from radiator.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 48,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Signs of leakage from radiator.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 36,726 miles

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

oil filter is corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2012 36,726 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil filter is corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2011 25,948 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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DY58 XLR is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DY58 XLR, 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 DY58 XLR registered?

DY58 XLR is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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