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WR08 MGV

2008 Fiat Panda

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

176,880 mi
Last recorded176,880 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 MGV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2023 176,880 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.25 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

EML ON

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 166,717 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 166,717 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 156,084 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

Rear exhaust clamp broken

hand brake travel

Fail 6 Oct 2021 156,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

Rear exhaust clamp broken

hand brake travel

Pass 7 Oct 2020 148,316 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 148,316 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 132,962 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 132,962 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 120,800 miles

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured

Front brake pads appear thin

Play in both front anti roll bar links

Rear exhaust pipe clamp broken

Rear shock absorbers bushes worn

Suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2017 107,117 miles

Exhaust system corroded and rear box outer skin deteriorated

Lift in both front strut top mounts

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit (marginal pass)

Offside rear outer handbrake cable deteriorated

Play in both front anti roll bar linkages

Rear direction indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 11 Apr 2017 107,115 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/80 r13 (4.1.E.1)

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

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated and have movement

Exhaust system corroded and rear box outer skin deteriorated

Lift in both front strut top mounts

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit (marginal pass)

Offside rear outer handbrake cable deteriorated

Play in both front anti roll bar linkages

Rear direction indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 13 Apr 2016 93,258 miles

Both front tyre worn on inside edge

N/s/f anti roll bar link play

Rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2015 86,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r tyre worn on both edges

Pass 20 May 2013 70,106 miles
Fail 20 May 2013

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 51,874 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 51,559 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 33,365 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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WR08 MGV is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 WR08 MGV, 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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WR08 MGV is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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