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WU08 XUB

2008 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,545 mi
Last recorded71,545 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 XUB
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 71,545 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 65,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 65,667 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 62,956 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 62,947 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 58,748 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 55,528 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 51,771 miles

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

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded not leaking

Fail 4 Jun 2021 51,771 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded not leaking

Pass 9 Jun 2020 49,907 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 46,894 miles

HEAVY SURFACE COOROSION ON CENTRE / REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS

Pass 4 Jun 2018 43,331 miles

HEAVY CORROSION ON CENTRE / REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS

Pass 5 Jun 2017 34,207 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 34,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 27,924 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 20,936 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 17,251 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 14,965 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2012 11,942 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 11,942 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 9,360 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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WU08 XUB is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WU08 XUB, 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 WU08 XUB registered?

WU08 XUB is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is WU08 XUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU08 XUB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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