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YB57 WKV

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,291 mi
Last recorded121,291 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 WKV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 121,291 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear mount bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 113,333 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded/covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 113,333 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded/covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 113,311 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 108,146 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside drop link slight play

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2021 108,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn ( top mount) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn ( drop link) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside drop link slight play

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2020 102,910 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber body corroded

Offside Rear Wheel rim buckled

Fail 8 Sep 2020 102,910 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Little effort at wheel (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel filter weeping

Nearside Front Shock absorber body corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel rim buckled

Pass 14 Aug 2019 96,999 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 96,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 89% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 92,142 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear tail box slightly corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 86,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust brackets slightly corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 79,823 miles

rear silencer corroded on outer skin

Fail 26 Aug 2016 79,823 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear silencer corroded on outer skin

Pass 29 Aug 2015 73,408 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 65,351 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 65,350 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 62,426 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 60,139 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 60,139 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 53,094 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 46,335 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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YB57 WKV is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 YB57 WKV, 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 YB57 WKV registered?

YB57 WKV is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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