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WJ08 RVX

2008 Fiat Panda

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

121,251 mi
Last recorded121,251 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 RVX
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 121,251 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides on limit (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 117,200 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 114,719 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 111,579 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2021 108,887 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2020 107,067 miles

exhaust tailpipe & box outer skin corroded,exhaust not blowing.

Pass 23 Aug 2019 102,803 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2019 102,803 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2018 86,032 miles

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded and has slight leak

Pass 29 Aug 2017 74,567 miles

Rear exhaust casing corroded and has slight leak

Fail 29 Aug 2017 74,567 miles

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

Rear exhaust casing corroded and has slight leak

Pass 26 Aug 2016 63,752 miles

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

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

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

very slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 25 Aug 2015 56,324 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 45,399 miles

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 22 Aug 2014 45,399 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 2 Sep 2013 33,060 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear low

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 18 Jun 2012 26,930 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 19,280 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 18,703 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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WJ08 RVX is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel 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 WJ08 RVX, 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 WJ08 RVX registered?

WJ08 RVX is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 7 April 2008.

Is WJ08 RVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ08 RVX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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