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Y856 BAF

2001 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

59,400 mi
Last recorded59,400 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Fiat Panda83,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY856 BAF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 59,400 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 59,400 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 58,683 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 57,568 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 57,567 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 57,251 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 57,085 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 56,586 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 56,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

both front tyres close to wear markers

under side of vehicle and brake pipes was oiled

Pass 17 Apr 2018 55,691 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 55,691 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 48,499 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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Y856 BAF is a 2001 Fiat Panda in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 83,063 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 Y856 BAF, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y856 BAF registered?

Y856 BAF is a 2001 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y856 BAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y856 BAF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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