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YF08 HWO

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,415 mi
Last recorded122,415 miles
Recorded on30 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 HWO
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2020 122,415 miles

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

Nearside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise suspension soft. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise suspension soft. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 122,409 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise suspension soft. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise suspension soft. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 116,213 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 110,130 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 102,569 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 94,975 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 94,974 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 89,875 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 89,875 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2014 84,198 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 70,044 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 70,043 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 May 2012 55,502 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 45,498 miles

fuel cap door missing

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded slightly

Fail 25 May 2011 41,494 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

fuel cap door missing

nearside front shocker top mounting slight lift

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded slightly

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 HWO is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YF08 HWO, 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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YF08 HWO is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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