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WN08 VCA

2008 Fiat Panda

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,115 mi
Last recorded116,115 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 VCA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2024 116,115 miles

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

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

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 106,231 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 106,231 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 96,500 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 96,500 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 92,463 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2020 81,592 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2019 73,600 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 May 2018 65,649 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 57,824 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 28 May 2016 55,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has a nail

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 52,953 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2014 44,874 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2014 44,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 38,771 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 32,295 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing outer edges & tread getting low

Pass 14 Mar 2011 23,968 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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WN08 VCA is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WN08 VCA, 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 WN08 VCA registered?

WN08 VCA is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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