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YB08 OFG

2008 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,478 mi
Last recorded65,478 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 OFG
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 65,478 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam inc.mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 65,477 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam inc.mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 57,441 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 57,196 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 57,010 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam assembly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 47,162 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 46,334 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 45,613 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 45,361 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 44,874 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 44,149 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 43,203 miles

o/s/r shock damp

Pass 3 Jan 2017 40,629 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 40,627 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 38,591 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 35,901 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 33,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2013 31,530 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 29,487 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 29,484 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 24,776 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 24,475 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nail in offside rear tyre

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 OFG is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YB08 OFG, 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 OFG registered?

YB08 OFG is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 August 2008.

Is YB08 OFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB08 OFG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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