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YR08 DGF

2008 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,767 mi
Last recorded73,767 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 DGF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 73,767 miles

Central mirror missing

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear seats base missing

Fail 31 Dec 2024 73,767 miles

Central mirror missing

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both o/s n/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear seats base missing

Pass 29 Dec 2023 62,139 miles

Central rear view mirror missing

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s n/s rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut bush slight play

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

Fail 29 Dec 2023 62,139 miles

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

Central rear view mirror missing

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s n/s rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut bush slight play

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 56,275 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear bumpstop missing

Rear clamp missing

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2021 48,851 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 41,678 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 29,055 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 26,700 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 26,429 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 26,374 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 26,179 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 25,997 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 20,126 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 14,281 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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YR08 DGF is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YR08 DGF, 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 YR08 DGF registered?

YR08 DGF is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YR08 DGF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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