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YO18 HVJ

2018 Fiat Panda

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,824 mi
Last recorded43,824 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Fiat Panda22,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO18 HVJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2018
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 43,824 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective bracket broken (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near 2mm wear bands (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Jul 2026 43,728 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective bracket broken (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near 2mm wear bands (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jul 2025 37,563 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 37,563 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 29,040 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 22,421 miles

slight wear front tyres on inner edges

Pass 2 Aug 2021 18,552 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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YO18 HVJ is a 2018 Fiat Panda in Green with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YO18 HVJ, 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

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What year was YO18 HVJ registered?

YO18 HVJ is a 2018 Fiat Panda, first registered on 13 August 2018.

Is YO18 HVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YO18 HVJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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