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YL57 FKB

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,227 mi
Last recorded97,227 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 FKB
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 97,227 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front tyres slightly cracking in tread

exhaust system slightly corroded

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2025 95,383 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly cracking in tread

exhaust system slightly corroded

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2024 93,436 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 90,294 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2022 88,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 85,046 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 84,228 miles

Coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS ON 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded & deteriorated

rear axle corroded & rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2019 76,465 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 72,277 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 72,275 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Inner Tyre sidewall cut

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 66,291 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 66,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 61,307 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil springs corroded

Under trays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2016 61,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil springs corroded

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 54,341 miles

exhaust back box and joint bracket corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2015 54,341 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust back box and joint bracket corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2014 48,433 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 48,433 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 43,777 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 39,336 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 39,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2011 29,274 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 29,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YL57 FKB is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YL57 FKB, 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 YL57 FKB registered?

YL57 FKB is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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