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YL08 BYH

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

23,604 mi
Last recorded23,604 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 BYH
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 23,604 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened REAR AXEL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 22,591 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened REAR AXLE BEAM CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 21,352 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 20,245 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))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 20,241 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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 20 Jul 2021 18,802 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))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 18,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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 24 Jul 2020 17,535 miles

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

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

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 24 Jul 2019 16,815 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2018 15,981 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Jul 2017 15,371 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 15,371 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 14,722 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2015 14,156 miles

rear and centre exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2015 14,156 miles

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

rear and centre exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 13,547 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 12,815 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 12,107 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 11,090 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 BYH is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BYH, 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 BYH registered?

YL08 BYH is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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