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YC17 NLK

2017 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,302 mi
Last recorded89,302 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 Fiat Panda25,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC17 NLK
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 89,302 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 83,902 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 81,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 81,763 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 64,101 miles

offside and nearside rear handbrake cables outer casing broken and locking brakes up when jacked up

Pass 20 Jun 2022 45,081 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 27,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 27,803 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 15,277 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020

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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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YC17 NLK is a 2017 Fiat Panda in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 25,788 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 YC17 NLK, 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 9 years old, this Fiat Panda is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YC17 NLK registered?

YC17 NLK is a 2017 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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