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AU08 WUJ

2008 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,592 mi
Last recorded86,592 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 86,592 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 86,592 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2019 84,297 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 84,295 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 82,141 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 79,900 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2016 121,710 miles

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

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

front top strut mounts noisy

front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2016 121,710 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear exhaust box corroded

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

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

front top strut mounts noisy

front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 11 Feb 2015 70,329 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 70,329 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

back exhust box corrosion present

Pass 27 Nov 2014 69,324 miles

Both sides outer sill grommets missing allowing water to ingress

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

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

Nearside main beam light damaged but still secure

Offside outer door handle loose but still operates

Offside outer sill slightly distorted

Oil level warning light on but level o.k.

engine man light on advise attention

Fail 14 Nov 2014 69,245 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Both sides outer sill grommets missing allowing water to ingress

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

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

Nearside main beam light damaged but still secure

Offside outer door handle loose but still operates

Offside outer sill slightly distorted

Oil level warning light on but level o.k.

Pass 4 Nov 2013 57,587 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

offside front outer sill slightly distorted

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 28 Nov 2012 46,161 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 26,718 miles

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 WUJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WUJ, 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 WUJ registered?

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

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