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WV08 FMG

2008 Fiat Panda

Yellow Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,556 mi
Last recorded168,556 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 FMG
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 168,556 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 186,556 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rubber Bush on wishbone completely worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 165,205 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))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 165,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 159,580 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 159,580 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 154,968 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 154,968 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 152,390 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 152,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 144,127 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 144,127 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 135,069 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All 4 (3.6.B.4e)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 125,992 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 125,983 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe insecure ( Front ) (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 114,358 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 97,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 84,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyre treads very low

Rear exhaust box comming apart badly

Pass 18 Mar 2013 70,590 miles

back exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2012 59,151 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 59,135 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 45,427 miles

front tyres worn inner edge 15513

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 FMG 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 63.6%.

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 FMG, 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 FMG registered?

WV08 FMG is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is WV08 FMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV08 FMG shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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