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WL08 DHE

2008 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

149,363 mi
Last recorded149,363 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 DHE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 149,363 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 136,993 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 122,484 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mount (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded / deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 122,848 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mount (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded / deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 109,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer deteriorated / corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2021 97,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 10 Dec 2021 97,771 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2020 85,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 Dec 2020 85,550 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2019 76,928 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 76,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 61,943 miles

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

Rear silencer rusty

Fail 11 Dec 2018 61,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear silencer rusty

Pass 27 Nov 2017 52,125 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)

Rear rear wiper split

exhaust rusty

Fail 27 Nov 2017 52,125 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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)

Rear rear wiper split

exhaust rusty

Pass 19 Oct 2016 47,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 47,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 46,669 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 44,634 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 42,875 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 34,674 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2012 21,105 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 19,630 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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WL08 DHE is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WL08 DHE, 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 WL08 DHE registered?

WL08 DHE is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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