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YL08 SFJ

2008 Fiat Panda

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,796 mi
Last recorded35,796 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 SFJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 35,796 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 25,360 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 16,417 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 16,413 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 8,332 miles

cut to tread of offside rear tyre

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 SFJ is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YL08 SFJ?

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What year was YL08 SFJ registered?

YL08 SFJ is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is YL08 SFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 SFJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL08 SFJ have outstanding finance?

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