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WL57 MLJ

2008 Fiat Panda

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,748 mi
Last recorded80,748 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL57 MLJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 80,748 miles

Front o/side seat belt slow to recoil.

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)

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

Recommend tracking.

Fail 24 Jan 2018 80,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front o/side seat belt slow to recoil.

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)

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

Rear brakes very noisey!!

Recommend tracking.

Pass 1 Feb 2017 72,652 miles

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)

drivers seat worn

Fail 1 Feb 2017 72,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

drivers seat worn

Pass 17 Feb 2016 64,363 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 63,247 miles

Offside mirror badly cracked.

Rear nearside brake noisey.

Fail 27 Oct 2015 63,247 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside mirror badly cracked.

Rear nearside brake noisey.

Pass 6 Nov 2014 54,440 miles

Offside wiper split on ends.

Rear nearside reflector broken; O.K. for M.O.T.

Fail 30 Oct 2014 54,321 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Rear nearside reflector broken; O.K. for M.O.T.

Wipers split on ends.

Fail 15 Oct 2013 44,834 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 44,834 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 40,130 miles

Front No.plate damaged.

Rear nearside light damaged.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 33,177 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 33,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
Full Fiat Panda reliability report

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WL57 MLJ is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WL57 MLJ, 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 WL57 MLJ registered?

WL57 MLJ is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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