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YY08 JVR

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,688 mi
Last recorded128,688 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 JVR
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 128,688 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre has excess wear on inner edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 128,686 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre has excess wear on inner edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 114,675 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 103,921 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 92,277 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jun 2016 91,810 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/80/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak filter ()

Pass 12 Jun 2015 78,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 78,164 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 64,329 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 51,851 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 6 Jun 2013 51,851 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 25 May 2012 37,308 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 25 May 2012 37,308 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 26 May 2011 23,730 miles

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

Offside front wheel trim missing

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Scratch on nearside rear door

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 JVR is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 JVR, 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 JVR registered?

YY08 JVR is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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