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YX08 OJS

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,918 mi
Last recorded100,918 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 OJS
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 100,918 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer outer skin coroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both shock absorbers (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 100,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer outer skin coroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both shock absorbers (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 91,523 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 84,366 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc sign of overheating

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 80,395 miles

Rear Exahsut box poor condition

Pass 16 May 2017 72,152 miles

Advise engine oil level

Advise front and rear exhaust clamps missing off exhaust

Advise n/s rear tyre slight deterioration to rubber

Advise o/s front suspension arm rear bush bonding

Advise rear exhaust box corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 May 2017 71,972 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Advise engine oil level

Advise front and rear exhaust clamps missing off exhaust

Advise n/s rear tyre slight deterioration to rubber

Advise o/s front suspension arm rear bush bonding

Advise rear exhaust box corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 55,373 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 47,865 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 2 Apr 2015 47,792 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)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 15 Mar 2014 42,639 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside windscreen wiper smearing

rear silencer deteriorated

trailer electrical socket damaged close to excessive

Pass 15 Mar 2014 42,639 miles

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

offside windscreen wiper smearing

rear silencer deteriorated

trailer electrical socket damaged close to excessive

Pass 2 Apr 2013 39,960 miles

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

cover damaged on towbar socket

exhaust back box poor

Fail 2 Apr 2013 39,960 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

cover damaged on towbar socket

exhaust back box poor

Fail 13 Mar 2013 39,833 miles

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

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

exhaust back box poor

washers poor

Pass 6 Mar 2012 35,628 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 35,628 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge but tread grooves on inner edge not cut as deep as grooves with wear limit bars

Pass 24 Feb 2011 26,526 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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)

nearside front tyre on wear limit

offside front tyre on wear limit

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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YX08 OJS is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YX08 OJS, 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 YX08 OJS registered?

YX08 OJS is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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