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YX08 VOB

2008 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

56,031 mi
Last recorded56,031 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 VOB
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 56,031 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded thin in places

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 55,823 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 55,823 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 47,867 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 47,860 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 44,470 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 44,097 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 43,604 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 42,560 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 41,249 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 40,702 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 40,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/80/13 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/80/13 (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 39,599 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 19 Aug 2016 39,599 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2015 38,338 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2015 38,318 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2014 36,701 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 36,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 29,516 miles

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)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 23 Feb 2013 29,516 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2012 23,489 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 23,488 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)

recommend track check

Pass 4 Mar 2011 16,579 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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YX08 VOB is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VOB, 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 VOB registered?

YX08 VOB is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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