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YX08 VNS

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,447 mi
Last recorded87,447 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 VNS
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 87,447 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 87,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle insecure such that functionality is affected (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Axle insecure such that functionality is affected (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 87,442 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 87,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring carriers (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front and rear springs rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2019 75,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 68,465 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 68,465 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 65,672 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 61,967 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2015 53,244 miles

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded, but not blowing

Fail 17 Apr 2015 53,244 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)

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded, but not blowing

Pass 9 Apr 2014 46,028 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 34,505 miles

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 29,512 miles

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 22,626 miles

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

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 VNS is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VNS, 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 VNS registered?

YX08 VNS is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is YX08 VNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX08 VNS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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