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WM57 ESU

2008 Fiat Panda

Yellow Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,947 mi
Last recorded80,947 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM57 ESU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2022 80,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid LEAKING OUT OF DRUM (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working started to work when bonnet closed (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft likely to become detached POD ,POP OUT AND PUSHED BACK IN (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP AREA/NEARSIDE GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 77,411 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 75,304 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 75,304 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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 Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 69,619 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing at outer edge

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 2 Jan 2019 69,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/r tyre wearing at outer edge

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 23 Jan 2018 63,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 63,395 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 57,057 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 50,938 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 43,707 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 36,967 miles

All four coil springs corroded.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 31,397 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 28,015 miles

nearside front top mount

Fail 14 Feb 2012 28,015 miles

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

nearside front top mount

Pass 9 Feb 2011 22,668 miles

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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WM57 ESU is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WM57 ESU, 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 WM57 ESU registered?

WM57 ESU is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 February 2008.

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