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YP18 DFK

2018 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,843 mi
Last recorded75,843 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Fiat Panda22,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP18 DFK
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 75,843 miles

Exhaust flexy section and back box clamp are deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake just met minimum requirements.

Fail 23 Mar 2026 75,843 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust flexy section and back box clamp are deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake just met minimum requirements.

Pass 17 Mar 2025 65,025 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 54,076 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 54,076 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 46,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 37,567 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 26,595 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 26,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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YP18 DFK is a 2018 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YP18 DFK, 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

How do I check the history of YP18 DFK?

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What year was YP18 DFK registered?

YP18 DFK is a 2018 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 March 2018.

Is YP18 DFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP18 DFK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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