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WP08 YBX

2008 Fiat Panda

Yellow Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

166,559 mi
Last recorded166,559 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 YBX
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 166,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 152,521 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 134,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 118,870 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Does not operate automatically when reverse gear selected

Fail 16 Dec 2021 118,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Does not operate automatically when reverse gear selected

Pass 19 Dec 2020 114,526 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 108,406 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive GEARBOX / DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL WEEPING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 102,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower WISHBONE ARM GAITOR SPLIT

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 97,250 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 97,244 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT BADLY ON BOTH ENDS (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT BADLY ON ENDS (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit SPLITTING IN TREAD PATTERN, TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 88,624 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 88,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 79,417 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 69,206 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer starting to degrade

Pass 28 Jun 2013 65,836 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 59,980 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 40,453 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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WP08 YBX is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WP08 YBX, 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 WP08 YBX registered?

WP08 YBX is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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