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WL08 MFK

2008 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

112,074 mi
Last recorded112,074 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 MFK
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 112,074 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 109,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 95,408 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Jul 2023 95,224 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to front exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Aug 2022 84,130 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 84,130 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 80,283 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 18 Aug 2021 80,283 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 17 Aug 2020 74,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 74,604 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 69,436 miles

front n/plate deterated

rear axle at spring seats rusty

rear exhaust deterated

Fail 5 Aug 2019 69,436 miles

front n/plate deterated

rear axle at spring seats rusty

rear exhaust deterated

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 63,550 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 63,547 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2017 57,244 miles

condition of rear exhaust section

Pass 9 Aug 2016 50,775 miles

rear axle rusty

rear exhaust deterated

Fail 9 Aug 2016 50,775 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp rusted (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp rusted (7.1.1)

rear axle rusty

rear exhaust deterated

Pass 15 Jul 2015 44,388 miles

front n/plate deterated

o/s rear m/flap insecure

rear axle rusty

rear exhaust deterated

Fail 15 Jul 2015 21,177 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

front n/plate deterated

o/s rear m/flap insecure

rear axle rusty

rear exhaust deterated

Pass 28 Jul 2014 37,959 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2013 31,706 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 31,704 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 22,955 miles

rear exhaust silencer has a minor blow and is slightly deteriorated

some play in nearside front lower arm ball joint

Fail 27 Jun 2012 22,953 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside front tyre 2mm

nearside rear tyre 2mm

rear exhaust silencer has a minor blow and is slightly deteriorated

some play in nearside front lower arm ball joint

Pass 23 Jun 2011 15,004 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 15,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front 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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WL08 MFK is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 MFK, 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 MFK registered?

WL08 MFK is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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