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YL08 SFN

2008 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,334 mi
Last recorded123,334 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 SFN
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 123,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 123,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 120,246 miles

rear subframe corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2024 107,802 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 98,308 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 96,797 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 96,790 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 95,207 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 92,386 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage pos crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 86,202 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 86,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 78,722 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 68,908 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside front (2.7.2a)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 68,906 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside front (2.7.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside rear (2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 61,702 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2014 59,886 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 59,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 46,669 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 46,669 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 29,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 16,010 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 SFN is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SFN, 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 SFN registered?

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

Is YL08 SFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 SFN shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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