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YD08 HVR

2008 Fiat Panda

Orange Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

57,490 mi
Last recorded57,490 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 HVR
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2025 57,490 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2024 52,344 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2023 48,440 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 48,404 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable very corroded. (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 42,824 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 34,496 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 33,783 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 31,800 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 29,051 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring slightly corroded

Nearside Rear shocker corroded

Offside Rear coil spring slightly corroded

Offside Rear shocker corroded

very slight oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2018 29,050 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring slightly corroded

Nearside Rear shocker corroded

Offside Rear coil spring slightly corroded

Offside Rear shocker corroded

very slight oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2017 25,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both shockers

Fail 10 Oct 2017 25,701 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both shockers

Pass 11 Oct 2016 22,839 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 22,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 18,782 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 18,782 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush as marked (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 10,142 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 9,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 9,482 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 7,632 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 5,632 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 3,376 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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YD08 HVR is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Orange with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YD08 HVR, 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 YD08 HVR registered?

YD08 HVR is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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