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WV08 FMO

2008 Fiat Panda

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,722 mi
Last recorded105,722 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 FMO
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 105,722 miles

Nearside 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 102,612 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 94,115 miles

EML light on

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened SPRING CUP (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside door mirror loose but still operational

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened SPRING CUP (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

UNDER SIDE CORRODED

Fail 12 Apr 2023 94,114 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

EML light on

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened SPRING CUP (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside door mirror loose but still operational

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened SPRING CUP (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

UNDER SIDE CORRODED

Pass 20 Apr 2022 86,719 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear axel is corroded but not excessive

Fail 20 Apr 2022 86,719 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount has excessive lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn down to canvas (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear axel is corroded but not excessive

Pass 19 Apr 2021 80,881 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 78,695 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2020 78,695 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2019 74,853 miles

Rear Both rear suspension lower spring perches corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded in spring perches (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 74,853 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Offside front suspension lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit , worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Both rear suspension lower spring perches corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded in spring perches (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 70,956 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 26 Mar 2018 70,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 66,964 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low on tread

offside and nearside front suspension arms rear bushes starting to seporate

Pass 27 Apr 2016 63,088 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 61,276 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 60,788 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 52,410 miles

Front wiper blades smearing.

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 44,611 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 44,611 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 38,094 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 26,794 miles

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

Offside 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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WV08 FMO is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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