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WL57 MLV

2008 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

158,091 mi
Last recorded158,091 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL57 MLV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 158,091 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 158,081 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 134,427 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 113,976 miles

Rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 2 Feb 2023 113,976 miles

Rear wiper blade u/s

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS and OS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 107,241 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 104,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 104,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 99,948 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 99,942 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower mounting on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower mounting on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 94,535 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 94,530 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 87,379 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 87,353 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened axle (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 75,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel rear axle corroded (2.4.A.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2016 63,971 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2015 50,862 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Feb 2014 32,425 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated / minor leakage

Fail 31 Jan 2014 32,425 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated / minor leakage

Pass 29 Jan 2013 15,096 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 10,129 miles

slight deterioration to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 31 Jan 2011 7,705 miles

some deterioration to rear exhaust section

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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WL57 MLV is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MLV, 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 MLV registered?

WL57 MLV is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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