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YY08 EHV

2008 Fiat Panda

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

138,807 mi
Last recorded138,807 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 EHV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 138,807 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 130,212 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 122,399 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 122,398 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 112,617 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 112,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 108,984 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 99,604 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 99,451 miles

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

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened rear axle, both coil spring mount areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 89,124 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 79,346 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 66,930 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 54,623 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 42,749 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2013 30,055 miles

front brake disc poor inside

Pass 22 Feb 2012 21,635 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 13,642 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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YY08 EHV is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YY08 EHV, 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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YY08 EHV is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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