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YR08 XCD

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,741 mi
Last recorded122,741 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 XCD
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 122,741 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 122,727 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded/holed! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split on end! (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 120,711 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable deteriorated/corroded outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 120,711 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable deteriorated/corroded outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 119,340 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 117,964 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 116,116 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 116,116 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 112,744 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Flap Missing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshner Interior Mirror ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (has movement present) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 108,767 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (155/80/13) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 104,734 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 10 Jan 2019 104,734 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 99,063 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2017 93,646 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 93,646 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 87,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Fail 7 Jan 2016 87,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 16 Dec 2014 81,028 miles

cuts in tread of o/s/r tyre

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Fail 16 Dec 2014 81,028 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

cuts in tread of o/s/f tyre

exhaust deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 17 Dec 2013 75,237 miles

exhaust deteriorated

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Fail 16 Dec 2013 75,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Fail 2 Jan 2013 69,735 miles

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 69,735 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 61,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 61,120 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 46,362 miles

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

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 XCD is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YR08 XCD, 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 XCD registered?

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

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