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YT08 XLB

2008 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,839 mi
Last recorded60,839 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 XLB
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 60,839 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 58,861 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 58,856 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 55,976 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 52,401 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 52,398 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 47,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 16 Oct 2017 47,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2016 43,884 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 43,883 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 41,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust back box detoirated

Pass 12 Dec 2014 37,378 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 33,065 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 33,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 5 Apr 2012 25,265 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 18,286 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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YT08 XLB is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,108cc 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 YT08 XLB, 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 YT08 XLB registered?

YT08 XLB is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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