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WL08 BJV

2008 Fiat Panda

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,792 mi
Last recorded92,792 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 BJV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 92,792 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also coroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 80,765 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 80,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 75,374 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear box rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2022 72,064 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 70,644 miles

rear box rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2020 69,184 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 69,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 65,738 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 59,468 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn smooth on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear slight bind on brake

Pass 27 Mar 2017 56,724 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and front pipe clamp corroded and damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2016 52,646 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2016 52,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

steering wheel has been polished and is very slippy

Pass 18 Mar 2015 48,149 miles

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroding away

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 48,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroding away

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 44,550 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 40,105 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 35,290 miles

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroding away

Pass 4 Mar 2011 30,813 miles

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

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

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

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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WL08 BJV is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WL08 BJV, 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 WL08 BJV registered?

WL08 BJV is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WL08 BJV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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