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WV08 COU

2008 Fiat Panda

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

97,028 mi
Last recorded97,028 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 COU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 97,028 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 82,330 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2025 82,330 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 67,667 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 67,667 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (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))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 52,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 49,408 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle spring mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle spring mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust box outer skin corroded,( not leaking)

Pass 14 Sep 2021 48,488 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s and o/s wearing edges and cracking treads (5.2.3 (e))

Rear coil springs rusty

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorating

Pass 21 Sep 2020 47,237 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 47,236 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 May 2019 45,630 miles

Front n/s and o/s suspension arm ball joint dustcovers slight perished

Fail 7 May 2019 45,630 miles

Front n/s and o/s suspension arm ball joint dustcovers slight perished

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 44,064 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing on edges

O/s/f tyre balding on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2017 42,410 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 41,031 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 41,031 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 39,878 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 39,083 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 39,074 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 38,713 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 38,711 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 33,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 33,655 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 25,045 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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WV08 COU is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WV08 COU, 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 WV08 COU registered?

WV08 COU is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is WV08 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV08 COU shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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