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AU08 WUH

2008 Fiat 500

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

75,299 mi
Last recorded75,299 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 WUH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 75,299 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 69,770 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 65,952 miles

Rear shocker upper bushes worn

Fail 3 Jun 2020 65,923 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear Bush detatched (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear shocker upper bushes worn

Pass 18 Jun 2019 53,330 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 53,329 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

wipers worn

Pass 25 Jun 2018 43,889 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2018 43,856 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 40,396 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 40,384 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported flexible pipe support bracket broken (3.6.B.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 37,135 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 37,079 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 33,676 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 29,779 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Jul 2013 24,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 24,014 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nail in OSR tyre

OSR Brake flexi hose loose,mounting bracket fractured

OSR Handbrake cable loose,mounting bracket fractured

Pass 6 Jul 2012 19,137 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 13,795 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Apr 2011 13,551 miles

Coolant leak

nearside front inner pop joint leaking grease

Fail 25 Mar 2011 13,442 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

nearside front inner pop joint leaking grease

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 WUH is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WUH, 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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What year was AU08 WUH registered?

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

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