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YX18 LYW

2018 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,156 mi
Last recorded50,156 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Fiat Panda22,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX18 LYW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 50,156 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jun 2026 50,156 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2025 43,729 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 43,716 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 37,110 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 34,533 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 34,533 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Front discs delaminated and corroded to the center on the discs weakening them and likely to fracture (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust bracket corroded away no longer holds exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump leaking engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Rear drums binding causing drag (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 32,488 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 32,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2022 26,161 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 19,967 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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YX18 LYW is a 2018 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2018 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 22,016 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 YX18 LYW, 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 8 years old, this Fiat Panda is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YX18 LYW registered?

YX18 LYW is a 2018 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 March 2018.

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