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WR08 VVJ

2008 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,755 mi
Last recorded82,755 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 VVJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 82,755 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 78,021 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 78,000 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Feb 2024 73,073 miles

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

Front brake application slightly uneven

Pass 17 Jan 2023 62,637 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 62,636 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 53,143 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 47,119 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 41,791 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 35,831 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 28,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 24,236 miles

Exhaust in poor condition.

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 24,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust in poor condition.

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 21,106 miles

Both rear tyres worn.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear silencer in poor condition.

Pass 29 Jan 2015 17,541 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 15,028 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 14,933 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 11,352 miles

scratches on windscreen

Pass 27 May 2011 7,045 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 VVJ is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VVJ, 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

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What year was WR08 VVJ registered?

WR08 VVJ is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 3 June 2008.

Is WR08 VVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR08 VVJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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