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YF08 HWL

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

185,977 mi
Last recorded185,977 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 HWL
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2024 185,977 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 168,904 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 159,249 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 135,371 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 128,998 miles

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVE SHAFT SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 128,997 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVE SHAFT SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 107,438 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 107,432 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Sound deadening material insecure Rear exhaust (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 89,434 miles

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2018 89,427 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2017 71,908 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 71,906 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Feb 2016 56,585 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 56,583 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 44,059 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 44,059 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 35,071 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 27,385 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 27,383 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 25,514 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 27 May 2011 23,348 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 26 May 2011 23,347 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front brake discs slightly worn

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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YF08 HWL 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 59.1%.

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 YF08 HWL, 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 YF08 HWL registered?

YF08 HWL is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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