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AP08 DWL

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,951 mi
Last recorded84,951 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 DWL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 84,951 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 79,081 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 73,437 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 69,408 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 62,844 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 58,272 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 52,302 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 48,708 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 45,670 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 43,519 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 40,329 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 40,325 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 37,568 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 35,053 miles

Centre brake light in-op

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 25,374 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 25,374 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 14,746 miles

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 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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AP08 DWL is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 57,692 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP08 DWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP08 DWL registered?

AP08 DWL is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is AP08 DWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 DWL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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