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WJ57 VAO

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,131 mi
Last recorded83,131 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 VAO
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 83,131 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded

Wiper blade needs replacing

Fail 27 Jul 2020 87,113 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 80,731 miles

rear beam corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2019 80,706 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear beam corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2017 75,836 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 69,419 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 69,417 miles

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

n/s park brake effort low at 50kg overall brake effort just complies at 16%

Pass 3 Aug 2015 61,236 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 57,830 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 57,829 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 47,193 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)

engine light on

Pass 31 Oct 2012 38,189 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 30,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 21,956 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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WJ57 VAO is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WJ57 VAO, 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 WJ57 VAO registered?

WJ57 VAO is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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The MOT history for WJ57 VAO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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