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YH08 GMO

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,646 mi
Last recorded81,646 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 GMO
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 81,646 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 81,618 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 72,531 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and insecure top half

Fail 13 Oct 2023 72,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and insecure top half

Pass 14 Oct 2022 62,773 miles

Offside Outer sill becoming corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2021 53,989 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 43,347 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 40,255 miles

front brake discs are corroded

rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2019 40,255 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

front brake discs are corroded

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 25 May 2018 39,608 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2018 39,608 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2017 38,065 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 35,479 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 33,383 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 33,381 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 29,295 miles

o/s an d n/s front tyres scrubbed on inside edges

Fail 11 Mar 2014 29,294 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s an d n/s front tyres scrubbed on inside edges

Pass 12 Mar 2013 25,342 miles

inside edges of o/s and n/s front tyres scrubbed

Fail 12 Mar 2013 25,342 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

inside edges of o/s and n/s front tyres scrubbed

Pass 22 Mar 2012 20,903 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 20,903 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 16,093 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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YH08 GMO is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YH08 GMO, 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 YH08 GMO registered?

YH08 GMO is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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