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YL08 AFA

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

98,136 mi
Last recorded98,136 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 AFA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 98,136 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 97,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2025 97,002 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 93,068 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 89,950 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s rear of sill welding repair only just meets MOT criteria

o/s park brake low efficiency

park brake low on efficiency both sides

rear coil springs showing heavy corrosion

unable to inspect brake pads fully

Fail 5 Oct 2023 89,943 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s outer sill heavy corrosion at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s park brake low efficiency

rear coil springs showing heavy corrosion

unable to inspect brake pads fully

Pass 29 Sep 2022 81,355 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 81,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 73,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush un bonding

Nearside Front tyre splitting and cracking apart 175/70r13-82t

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust front pipe at flexible gauze weak

Pass 5 Oct 2020 63,654 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 63,187 miles

Coil spring corroded front & rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 61,991 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 61,991 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached bush (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached bush (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing.

Pass 1 Sep 2017 60,960 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 58,044 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 53,660 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 47,496 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 38,584 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 33,201 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 32,176 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 23,890 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 AFA is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YL08 AFA, 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 AFA registered?

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

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