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YJ08 OTM

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

119,605 mi
Last recorded119,605 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 119,605 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 118,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various points of corrosion around suspension

Pass 19 Jul 2024 117,249 miles

Front suspension corroded through out

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

Rear suspension corroded through out

exhaust corroded through out

Pass 18 Jul 2023 113,821 miles

Exhaust corroded through out

Front suspension corroded through out

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension corroded through out

washer jets sluggish

Pass 14 Jul 2022 105,749 miles

Coil spring corroded ((ALL)) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine oil sump pan corroded

Exhaust clamps corroded ((ALL))

Exhaust system corroded, but securely mounted at time of test

Front shock absorber casings corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 105,749 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Coil spring corroded ((ALL)) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine oil sump pan corroded

Exhaust clamps corroded ((ALL))

Exhaust system corroded, but securely mounted at time of test

Front shock absorber casings corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2021 95,974 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

engine sump corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2020 86,139 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 72,456 miles

Rear exhaust box slight blow

Pass 16 Jun 2018 53,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 35,127 miles

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

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED/WEAK

Pass 1 Jul 2016 20,172 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroded & outer skin holed

Pass 19 Mar 2015 18,093 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 15,197 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 13,564 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 10,082 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 6,498 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 OTM is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OTM, 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 OTM registered?

YJ08 OTM is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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