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YM08 CFY

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,611 mi
Last recorded146,611 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 CFY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 146,611 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 146,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached loose !! (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 133,613 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 133,613 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 119,265 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDE (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 119,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDE (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 116,240 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 116,240 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 111,393 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive FROM DRIVE SHAFT SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 106,527 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 106,521 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 106,341 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 100,731 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 92,682 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 81,239 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 81,117 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 70,308 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 69,900 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 57,405 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Fail 12 Jun 2012 57,164 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 45,455 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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YM08 CFY is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YM08 CFY, 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 YM08 CFY registered?

YM08 CFY is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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The MOT history for YM08 CFY shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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