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YG08 DSV

2008 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,646 mi
Last recorded83,646 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 DSV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 83,646 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 83,600 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 81,465 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 77,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155.13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 73,184 miles

Rear axle corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 30 Aug 2018 73,044 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 69,211 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 69,211 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2016 59,623 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 59,600 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 51,176 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Fail 18 May 2015 51,176 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 9 May 2014 41,756 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 8 May 2014 41,756 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 35,366 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 31,733 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 31,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 22,591 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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YG08 DSV is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YG08 DSV, 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 YG08 DSV registered?

YG08 DSV is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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