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YY08 FMC

2008 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,031 mi
Last recorded38,031 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 FMC
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 38,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 38,031 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 36,623 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle assy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 34,295 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Slight corrosion to rear axle around spring seats

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 31,795 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 29,155 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 26,474 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 23,737 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013
Fail 8 Jul 2013

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 18,106 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 16,139 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 FMC is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YY08 FMC, 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 YY08 FMC registered?

YY08 FMC is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is YY08 FMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY08 FMC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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