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YL08 SFU

2008 Fiat Panda

Green Diesel 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,108 mi
Last recorded51,108 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 SFU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 51,108 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 48,112 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 48,112 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 45,082 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 41,968 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 41,968 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 38,821 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 34,970 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 31,542 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 25,611 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 20,880 miles

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

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

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 SFU is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Green with a 1,242cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SFU, 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

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What year was YL08 SFU registered?

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

Is YL08 SFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 SFU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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