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YA57 YKX

2008 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,848 mi
Last recorded84,848 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 YKX
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 84,848 miles

all round body corroded 30 cm to mountings.

Pass 2 May 2025 80,408 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 76,067 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 71,617 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 66,883 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 58,189 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 58,176 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 55,531 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin separating

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 55,531 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill ( suspension arm mounting ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin separating

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 50,451 miles

Oil leak transfer box

Play in NS front strut top mount

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 46,090 miles

Centre exhaust mount bracket broken

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Front undertray corroded

NS front window jammed

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces corroded both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 46,090 miles

Centre exhaust mount bracket broken

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Front undertray corroded

NS front window jammed

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces corroded both sides (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 42,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pinholed (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust crusty

Pass 25 Nov 2015 38,685 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 37,083 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 37,083 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2013 35,663 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 33,982 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 33,968 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 25,672 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 19,572 miles

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

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

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 YKX is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YA57 YKX, 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 YKX registered?

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

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