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WV08 FML

2008 Fiat Panda

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

91,584 mi
Last recorded91,584 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 FML
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 91,584 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 91,584 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure bolt loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure bolt loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 74,991 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 73,002 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 61,378 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 61,365 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 59,157 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 59,101 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 56,012 miles

Rear exhaust box is in poor condittion

Fail 19 Jan 2019 56,012 miles

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

Rear exhaust box is in poor condittion

Pass 23 Jan 2018 53,235 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 53,235 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 50,227 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 50,227 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 46,304 miles

Exhaust Silencer Poor Condition Outer Skin

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 46,304 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust Silencer Poor Condition Outer Skin

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 39,987 miles

Both Front TYres Worn On Edges

Rear Silencer Outer Skin Poor Condition

Pass 4 May 2013 36,356 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 36,356 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 31,955 miles

rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 7 Feb 2011 27,544 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 FML is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FML, 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.

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What year was WV08 FML registered?

WV08 FML is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is WV08 FML safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV08 FML shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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