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WV08 WVR

2008 Fiat Panda

Yellow Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,235 mi
Last recorded77,235 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Panda50,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 77,235 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil sprigs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 77,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil sprigs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 75,839 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 74,319 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 73,041 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 73,041 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 72,127 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 71,115 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 69,922 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 68,246 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 68,246 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 66,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear rear exhaust poor condion

Pass 17 Oct 2016 64,414 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 62,252 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 62,252 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 60,251 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 57,884 miles

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

rear box rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2012 54,858 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 48,175 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 WVR is a 2008 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WVR, 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 WVR registered?

WV08 WVR is a 2008 Fiat Panda, first registered on 16 April 2008.

Is WV08 WVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV08 WVR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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