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YL57 GCX

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,995 mi
Last recorded38,995 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 GCX
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 38,995 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Back box corroded

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sump corroded

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 38,017 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sump corroded

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 37,170 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 36,400 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 35,589 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 34,897 miles

Coil spring corroded front coil both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 34,133 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2019 32,334 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer Corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2019 32,334 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer Corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 30,119 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2018 30,119 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2017 27,861 miles

all coil springs corroded

rear exhaust section corroded

slight brake bind on n/s/r

Pass 11 Jan 2016 24,524 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2015 21,770 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 19,694 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 17,230 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 15,374 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 12,037 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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YL57 GCX is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YL57 GCX, 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 GCX registered?

YL57 GCX is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is YL57 GCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 GCX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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