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YL08 AEV

2008 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

59,050 mi
Last recorded59,050 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 AEV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 59,050 miles

Brake pedal travel long

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

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

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 On 1.61mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 59,045 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Inner tie rod excessive play (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal travel long

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

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

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 On 1.61mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 44,365 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 44,104 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush split and not attached to arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle hole where OSR spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 33,560 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 32,807 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 30,371 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 28,879 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 28,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 26,769 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 26,769 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 23,097 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 20,277 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 20,277 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 16,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 16,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 12,674 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 9,969 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 8,749 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 7,551 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 7,551 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 7,497 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 5,953 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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YL08 AEV is a 2008 Fiat Panda in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YL08 AEV, 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 YL08 AEV registered?

YL08 AEV is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is YL08 AEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 AEV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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