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Y31 PJC

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,019 mi
Last recorded97,019 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY31 PJC
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 97,019 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 97,014 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 93,649 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 91,081 miles

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 88,101 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 8 Oct 2021 84,950 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 80,719 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 80,702 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 73,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 67,281 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 60,052 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 60,048 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 53,547 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 46,545 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 39,389 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 32,551 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 32,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 25,219 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 25,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 19,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Apr 2011 19,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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Y31 PJC is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 Y31 PJC, 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 Y31 PJC registered?

Y31 PJC is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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