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YY08 JWE

2008 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,721 mi
Last recorded68,721 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 JWE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 68,721 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 64,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 51,885 miles

Nearside Front slight oil weep gear box

Nearside Front strut top mount has slight play

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front small chip in windscreen

Offside Front tyre wearing thin inner edge

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 47,480 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Near the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 46,540 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

minor gear oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2020 45,108 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 45,106 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened beam axle corroded, and spring cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 43,490 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 41,094 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 41,094 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting fractured arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 37,657 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 37,657 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 34,348 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 31,170 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 28,160 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 24,395 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 20,755 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 16,985 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 16,346 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 JWE is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JWE, 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 JWE is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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