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YJ08 DKW

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,664 mi
Last recorded66,664 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 DKW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 66,664 miles

rear exhaust corroded

slight blow to front flexi exhaust joint + deterioated

slight play to n\s\f anti roll bar link

Fail 12 Oct 2016 66,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking drum (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear shocker casings corroded

o\s\f brake disc badly scored

rear exhaust corroded

slight blow to front flexi exhaust joint + deterioated

slight play to n\s\f anti roll bar link

Pass 8 Oct 2015 54,682 miles

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

both front tyres + nearside rear tyre worn on both inner + outer edges

Pass 15 Oct 2014 43,523 miles

exhaust poor condition

Fail 15 Oct 2014 43,523 miles

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

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

exhaust poor condition

Pass 16 Oct 2013 33,457 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 33,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 24,672 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 16,976 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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YJ08 DKW is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YJ08 DKW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ08 DKW registered?

YJ08 DKW is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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The MOT history for YJ08 DKW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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