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YA57 UPK

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,009 mi
Last recorded119,009 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 UPK
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 119,009 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 102,390 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 94,245 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)

the exhaust system is corroding

there is a slight oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2015 94,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

the exhaust system is corroding

there is a slight oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2014 92,119 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 92,019 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 72,563 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 72,563 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 56,505 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 56,505 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 40,370 miles

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

vehicle over heating,fan not cuttin in.

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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YA57 UPK is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YA57 UPK, 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 YA57 UPK registered?

YA57 UPK is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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