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YM08 CEX

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,611 mi
Last recorded57,611 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 CEX
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 57,611 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 54,692 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 54,686 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 52,918 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 52,918 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 51,142 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 48,771 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 47,269 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 44,948 miles

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

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

both front coil springs corroded at base

both rear coil springs corroded at base

rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2019 44,948 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front coil springs corroded at base

both rear coil springs corroded at base

rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2018 35,677 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust corroded / outer skin separating

Pass 6 Oct 2017 28,330 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/separating

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 23,093 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin starting to corrode/separate

Pass 7 Oct 2015 19,828 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 1 Jul 2014 16,758 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 14,366 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 12,268 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 9,738 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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YM08 CEX 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 83.3%.

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 YM08 CEX, 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 YM08 CEX registered?

YM08 CEX is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is YM08 CEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM08 CEX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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