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YS08 HLJ

2008 Fiat Panda

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,522 mi
Last recorded101,522 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 HLJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2023 101,522 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative not working (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear axle badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lower corner broken (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 98,425 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 98,381 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 96,302 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 96,211 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Burst. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 90,996 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 90,983 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 86,358 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 82,358 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 77,223 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit other tyres also wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 72,017 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 65,737 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

ns inner brake disc corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2014 65,737 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

ns inner brake disc corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 60,212 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 53,737 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 48,194 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 HLJ is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Silver 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 HLJ, 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 HLJ registered?

YS08 HLJ is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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The MOT history for YS08 HLJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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