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WL08 GDK

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

62,830 mi
Last recorded62,830 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 GDK
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 62,830 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 62,820 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 61,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 55,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 48,695 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 48,695 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2020 44,906 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 7 May 2020 44,835 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit - 1.25 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 17 May 2019 38,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam, around lower spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 36,310 miles

rear suspension components corroded.

Fail 29 Jun 2018 36,310 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 3 Jul 2017 33,262 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres on 2mm

Fail 30 Jun 2017 33,262 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 30 Jun 2016 29,461 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 25,945 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 22,402 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges and are close to legal limit

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge and is close to legal limit

Pass 5 Jun 2013 19,019 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 19,019 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 May 2012 14,680 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 14,663 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 9,918 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 9,918 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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 GDK is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GDK, 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 GDK registered?

WL08 GDK is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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