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WR08 XCN

2008 Fiat Panda

Yellow Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

47,291 mi
Last recorded47,291 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 XCN
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 47,291 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front suspension rusty

Rear exhaust silencer very rusty

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 10 May 2024 47,266 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 May 2023 47,198 miles

2 rear handbrake cable slightly damaged

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside front washer jets weak

Rear axle corroded

Fail 19 May 2023 47,198 miles

Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Both sides slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

2 rear handbrake cable slightly damaged

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside front washer jets weak

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 May 2022 47,111 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 47,111 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 47,019 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 47,019 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 46,380 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 46,380 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 4,483 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside handbrake performance requires attention

Fail 16 May 2019 44,475 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside handbrake performance requires attention

Pass 17 May 2018 41,969 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 39,094 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 39,094 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 36,015 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2016 36,015 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 32,789 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 29,469 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 25,718 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 22,640 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 17,164 miles

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

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 XCN is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 XCN, 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 XCN registered?

WR08 XCN is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is WR08 XCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR08 XCN shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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