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YY08 FMK

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

152,690 mi
Last recorded152,690 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 FMK
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 152,690 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Crash/ impact bar heavily corroded and parts missing

Fail 16 Oct 2025 152,569 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch / End of sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Crash/ impact bar heavily corroded and parts missing

Pass 28 Oct 2024 148,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 148,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 142,934 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 142,934 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 133,950 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 133,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 123,787 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 112,859 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 122,859 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 95,622 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 95,428 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 85,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play o/s/f link arm

Pass 21 Mar 2017 76,983 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 63,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 63,368 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush TOP BUSH (2.7.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 48,784 miles

fuel cap damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2015 48,784 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2014 41,554 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 39,104 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 39,104 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 33,957 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 32,516 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

backbox corroded

Pass 11 May 2011 25,119 miles

number 7 on front and rear number plates is not a standard number 7, however cannot be misread

rear exhaust box corroding

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 FMK is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YY08 FMK, 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 FMK registered?

YY08 FMK is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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