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YS08 DGZ

2008 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,955 mi
Last recorded91,955 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 DGZ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 91,955 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 91,871 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 91,478 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 91,478 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 89,098 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 85,943 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 77,902 miles

exhaust tail silencer tatty

Fail 11 Aug 2016 77,902 miles

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

exhaust tail silencer tatty

Pass 18 Aug 2015 74,146 miles

exhaust rear clamp missing but exhaust still secure

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but not leaking

Fail 18 Aug 2015 74,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear clamp missing but exhaust still secure

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but not leaking

Pass 15 Aug 2014 67,481 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated but not leaking.

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 67,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated but not leaking.

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 60,229 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 60,229 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 58,663 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 39,004 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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YS08 DGZ is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YS08 DGZ, 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 YS08 DGZ registered?

YS08 DGZ is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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