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YJ08 DKZ

2008 Fiat Panda

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

94,602 mi
Last recorded94,602 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 DKZ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 94,602 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner track rod has slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2025 89,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join for backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 84,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 83,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn HUB?? (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak

slight movement in both steering arms

underside of vehicle badly corroded inc sub frames and suspension components

Pass 27 Jul 2023 76,661 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 66,350 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 66,347 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 64,239 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 62,951 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 61,575 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 57,317 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 51,671 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2016 45,017 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2016 45,987 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2015 40,535 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 34,968 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 29,968 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 24,533 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 19,173 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 DKZ is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DKZ, 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 YJ08 DKZ registered?

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

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