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WV08 FNH

2008 Fiat Panda

Yellow Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

159,302 mi
Last recorded159,302 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 159,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 148,941 miles

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

Nearside rear suspension bump stop not secured in place.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside front steel brake pipe corroded.

Rear brake flexible hose ferrules corroded - both sides.

Fail 10 Dec 2024 148,941 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe into rear silencer clamp missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH upper and lower dust covers. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Ball joint has excessive play and dust cover not preventing ingress of dirt. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Ball joint has excessive play and dust cover not preventing ingress of dirt. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Plies exposed on inner edge and tread below minimum. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear suspension bump stop not secured in place.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside front steel brake pipe corroded.

Rear brake flexible hose ferrules corroded - both sides.

Pass 2 Jun 2023 140,497 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust back box loose at clamp also slight exhaust blow

Fail 25 May 2023 140,494 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides, due to wrong bulbs (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides, wrong type bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine and also on to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides, blades torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust back box loose at clamp also slight exhaust blow

handbrake low effort

Pass 19 May 2022 131,019 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Through Out (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near & Off Side (5.2.3 (e))

Under Body & Suspension Component Corrosion

Fail 19 May 2022 131,015 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Near & Off Side Sill (Inner) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Through Out (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near & Off Side (5.2.3 (e))

Under Body & Suspension Component Corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2022 131,014 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Near & Off Side Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion To Suspension Components

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near & Off Side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 119,188 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2020 111,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 99,900 miles

parking brake lever little reserve travel

Fail 7 Mar 2019 99,900 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake lever little reserve travel

Pass 9 Mar 2018 86,146 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 86,146 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 71,644 miles

wipers judder

Fail 24 Feb 2017 71,644 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bot sides (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers judder

Pass 9 Mar 2016 60,184 miles

exhaust back box corroding

Pass 20 Feb 2015 43,413 miles

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)

Oil leak

exhaust back box corroding

Pass 10 Mar 2014 33,858 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 28,259 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 26,482 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 24,501 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 FNH 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 68.2%.

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 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 FNH, 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 FNH registered?

WV08 FNH is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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