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RF18 LYO

2018 Fiat Panda

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,245 mi
Last recorded24,245 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Fiat Panda22,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF18 LYO
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 24,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 20,128 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 19,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 19,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 17,079 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 17,079 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 12,805 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Aug 2021 8,983 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 8,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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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RF18 LYO is a 2018 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 22,016 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 RF18 LYO, 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 8 years old, this Fiat Panda is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RF18 LYO?

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What year was RF18 LYO registered?

RF18 LYO is a 2018 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 August 2018.

Is RF18 LYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF18 LYO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RF18 LYO have outstanding finance?

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