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YA57 YCJ

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,691 mi
Last recorded82,691 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 82,691 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 82,691 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 78,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn badly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear view mirror partially insecure

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

oil leak

rear exhaust silenser outer casing corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2017 78,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn badly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear view mirror partially insecure

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

rear exhaust silenser outer casing corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2017 74,194 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 67,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 60,251 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 55,021 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 50,938 miles

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

power steering light on dim

rear exhaust box corroded but gas tight

Fail 3 Jan 2013 50,938 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

power steering light on dim

rear exhaust box corroded but gas tight

Pass 20 Apr 2012 49,453 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 41,930 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 41,930 miles

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

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

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 YCJ is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YCJ, 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 YCJ registered?

YA57 YCJ is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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