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YL18 VLC

2018 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,138 mi
Last recorded11,138 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Fiat Panda22,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL18 VLC
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 11,138 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 9,469 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 9,469 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Central Front exhaust badly damaged restricting flow

Pass 29 Jul 2024 8,813 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 8,813 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 7,560 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 5,901 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 4,400 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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YL18 VLC is a 2018 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 22,016 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 YL18 VLC, 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 8 years old, this Fiat Panda is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YL18 VLC?

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What year was YL18 VLC registered?

YL18 VLC is a 2018 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is YL18 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL18 VLC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL18 VLC have outstanding finance?

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