MOT Status
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91,283 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Fog lamp bulb slight discolouration (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner CV boot weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Rear handbrake cable bracket corroded but has been secured in place. (1.1.15 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AXLE CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened coil mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Rear silencer corroded
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate 1.25 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear silencer corroded
Offside Front tyre bald on inner treads
Rear silencer excessively corroded
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front tyre bald on inner treads
Rear silencer excessively corroded
Rear silencer badly corroded
Slight fluffing on drivers seat belt
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate 1.25 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear silencer badly corroded
Slight fluffing on drivers seat belt
Rear silencer badly corroded
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear silencer badly corroded
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Fiat Panda?
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WR08 TAU is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 TAU, 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 TAU is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 17 May 2008.
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