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YR08 KMZ

2008 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

73,229 mi
Last recorded73,229 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 KMZ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 73,229 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 73,196 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres at 3mm tread 255/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres tread at 2mm 255/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 66,082 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2023 55,053 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 54,770 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 44,614 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from screen ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 33,503 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 26,504 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Pass 20 Aug 2019 26,489 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 25,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

silencer clamp corroded and come off

silencer corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2018 25,831 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

silencer clamp corroded and come off

silencer corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2017 24,750 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 23,179 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 21,272 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 18,322 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 15,412 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 15,408 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 12,008 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 9,068 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 KMZ is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KMZ, 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 KMZ registered?

YR08 KMZ is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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