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WJ08 RWU

2008 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,021 mi
Last recorded56,021 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 RWU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 56,021 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2025 52,276 miles

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2024 47,995 miles

Rear exhaust rusty

Fail 23 Apr 2024 47,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2023 44,659 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 41,835 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 38,982 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 38,982 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 37,650 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 37,649 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 33,286 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 28,564 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 23,307 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 20,356 miles

front wiper blades juddering on screen

Pass 25 Feb 2015 19,623 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 18,194 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Fail 6 Mar 2014 18,196 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 15,509 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 12,054 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 12,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 8,989 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 8,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 RWU is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WJ08 RWU, 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 WJ08 RWU registered?

WJ08 RWU is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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