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DY58 XLS

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

96,175 mi
Last recorded96,175 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 XLS
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 96,175 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing slightly around outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn badly on outer edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2025 96,154 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing slightly around outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn badly on outer edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2024 92,145 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn badly around outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear axle corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2024 92,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing has damage but no sharp edges also catching door but can still be opened

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn badly around outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2023 89,592 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump/crank shaft seal? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle has corrosion but not excessive enough to fail

Fail 31 Aug 2023 89,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump/crank shaft seal? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle has corrosion but not excessive enough to fail

Pass 1 Sep 2022 87,599 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle has corrosion

Rear exhaust has corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2022 87,598 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle has corrosion

Rear exhaust has corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2021 84,493 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear axle has corrosion

Rear back box exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2020 81,237 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting on axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting on axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear rear silencer outer casing corroded

exhaust u clamps missing at front section and rear silencer section also slight exhaust leak at both joints

Pass 8 Aug 2019 78,087 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shocker top mount has slight movement

Rear exhaust outer skin casing has corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2019 78,086 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shocker top mount has slight movement

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/r13 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust outer skin casing has corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2018 74,061 miles

Front both front wipers starting to smear

Offside Front Upper shock absorber top mount has slight play

Rear exhaust outer skin has corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2018 74,060 miles

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

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

Front both front wipers starting to smear

Offside Front Upper shock absorber top mount has slight play

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 69,681 miles

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

Rear backbox exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2017 69,680 miles

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

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

Rear backbox exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2016 65,975 miles

Rear backbox corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 62,562 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 55,970 miles

nearside rear tyre is void of tread on outer edge

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 22 Oct 2014 55,970 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre is void of tread on outer edge

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2013 46,793 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 46,793 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 38,785 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 38,785 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2011 28,525 miles

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

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)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 28,525 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XLS is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 DY58 XLS, 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 XLS registered?

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

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