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YY08 LFR

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

32,959 mi
Last recorded32,959 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 32,959 miles

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 18 Dec 2025 32,958 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 30,902 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 30,902 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 29,039 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 29,039 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 27,914 miles

Offside Rear sill has slight corrosion

Rear Back box corroded

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 26,375 miles

Rear Exhaust back box outer skins corroded

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear tyres have slight cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

corrosion on offside rear sill

Pass 15 Dec 2020 25,248 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 25,247 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 23,184 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 23,184 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 21,073 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 19,384 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 19,384 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 17,025 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 17,025 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 15,184 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 15,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 12,937 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 10,900 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 8,849 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 8,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 7,022 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 LFR is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY08 LFR registered?

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

Is YY08 LFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY08 LFR shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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