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WM08 FDJ

2008 Fiat Panda

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

139,367 mi
Last recorded139,367 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 FDJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 139,367 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer lower sill rail within 30cm of rear sub-frame mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis / rear sub-frame / inner wheel arches & rear springs & mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 130,207 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 111,918 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement buses on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 93,394 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 93,392 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 84,694 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 77,792 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 73,648 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 64,519 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 62,709 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 60,917 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 58,509 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 54,882 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 51,106 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 51,106 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 47,410 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 42,876 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 37,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 37,751 miles

Offside Rear 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
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WM08 FDJ is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WM08 FDJ, 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 WM08 FDJ registered?

WM08 FDJ is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is WM08 FDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM08 FDJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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