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YE08 BWO

2008 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,008 mi
Last recorded169,008 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 BWO
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 169,008 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 159,711 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 150,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear trim panel missing

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 150,736 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear trim panel missing

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 139,692 miles

windscreen chipped

Fail 25 Oct 2022 139,692 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

windscreen chipped

Pass 26 Oct 2021 121,849 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 121,849 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 103,272 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 103,272 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2019 86,522 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 86,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 68,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Slight deterioration N/S/Front lower suspension arm bonded bush

Nearside Front Upper slight play N/S/F McPherson strut upper attachment

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads worn to 2mm approx advise replace ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear exhaust silencer rusty & de-laminating

Pass 23 Oct 2017 52,017 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer rusty & de laminating

Rear rear silencer joint clamp missing but still secure & gas tight

Pass 27 Oct 2016 37,503 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 37,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 35,257 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 35,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 31,335 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 27,813 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 27,813 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 24,905 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2012 22,785 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 14,642 miles

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

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

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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YE08 BWO is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YE08 BWO, 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 YE08 BWO registered?

YE08 BWO is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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