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YB08 AVL

2008 Fiat Panda

Orange Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

47,949 mi
Last recorded47,949 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 AVL
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 47,949 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 47,948 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 44,480 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND COMPONENTS

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Fail 15 Feb 2025 44,480 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND COMPONENTS

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Pass 21 Jun 2023 44,348 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion to under side and compents

Fail 14 Jun 2023 44,348 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure flexi joint broke (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose mounting bracket corroded away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion to under side and compents

Pass 16 Jun 2022 44,179 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 43,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 41,010 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 38,009 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 35,212 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 32,292 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 20 May 2016 29,414 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 26,541 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 23,586 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 20,602 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 8,040 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 8,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 14,266 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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YB08 AVL is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Orange with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YB08 AVL, 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 YB08 AVL registered?

YB08 AVL is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for YB08 AVL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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