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AU08 WUD

2008 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,043 mi
Last recorded94,043 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 WUD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 94,043 miles

Front advise brake disks

Rear advise heavy rust on exhaust

Fail 26 Jul 2025 94,043 miles

Front advise brake disks

Rear advise heavy rust on exhaust

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 89,065 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner rack joint worn

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement has end float (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement has end float (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper steering column has play

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 85,344 miles

Central Rear Lower exhaust corroded

o/s and n/s front brake discs corroded inner face

Pass 1 Feb 2022 81,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted bent inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted bent inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 81,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted bent inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted bent inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 76,205 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 76,181 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 71,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear axle beam slightly corroded around coil spring mounts

Pass 1 Feb 2019 66,500 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 62,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage but not affecting drivers view

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

Fail 27 Jan 2018 62,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage but not affecting drivers view

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 59,342 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 59,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 56,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 52,669 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre mount broken . but still suported ok

Fail 7 Jan 2015 52,669 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre mount broken . but still suported ok

Pass 30 Jan 2014 45,682 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 29 Jan 2014 45,682 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Jan 2013 32,143 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 24,790 miles

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

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

front discs corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2011 24,785 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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)

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

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

front discs corroded

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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AU08 WUD is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU08 WUD, 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.

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AU08 WUD is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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