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WR08 TAU

2008 Fiat Panda

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

91,283 mi
Last recorded91,283 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 91,283 miles

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))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 79,468 miles

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))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 67,524 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 59,486 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 59,483 miles

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))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 59,480 miles

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.

Pass 8 Feb 2022 56,984 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2022 56,979 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 54,011 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on inner treads

Rear silencer excessively corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2021 54,007 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 51,316 miles

Rear silencer badly corroded

Slight fluffing on drivers seat belt

Fail 6 Mar 2020 51,310 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 48,159 miles

Rear silencer badly corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2019 48,154 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 44,805 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 42,712 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 42,708 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 40,932 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 39,231 miles

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)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 39,231 miles

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 37,298 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 34,394 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 28,390 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 23,218 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 May 2011 23,206 miles

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?

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 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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What year was WR08 TAU registered?

WR08 TAU is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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