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WR08 SFJ

2008 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,379 mi
Last recorded86,379 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 SFJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 86,379 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 82,009 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 77,087 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 71,757 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 66,669 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 58,208 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 58,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 50,878 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 50,871 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 43,298 miles

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

n/s/r wheel cylinder slight leak

Pass 12 Apr 2016 34,001 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 31,105 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 28,824 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 26,024 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 23,325 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 23,312 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 21,353 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 21,353 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 SFJ is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 WR08 SFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WR08 SFJ?

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What year was WR08 SFJ registered?

WR08 SFJ is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is WR08 SFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR08 SFJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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