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AU08 WUM

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,922 mi
Last recorded88,922 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 WUM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 88,922 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 May 2024 77,639 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and rear springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 74,826 miles

Both outer sills damaged on front lower edges

Both rear bump stops insecure

Front bumper grill trim missing

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

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

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

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

Parking brake effort only just met the required efficiency

Fail 5 May 2023 74,821 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed Due to front section has a piece of exhaust missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front section has a part missing (6.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Under bonnet touching auxiliary drive belt (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Both outer sills damaged on front lower edges

Both rear bump stops insecure

Front bumper grill trim missing

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

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

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

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

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

Oil warning light flashing

Parking brake effort only just met the required efficiency

Pass 29 Apr 2022 70,184 miles

Both front lower sills damaged

Damage to front bumper next to lower grill

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

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

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

Offside rear bump stop insecure

Slight play in nearside front top suspension mounting

Fail 29 Apr 2022 70,180 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Relay in engine bay on nearside insecure next to cooling fan (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Both front lower sills damaged

Damage to front bumper next to lower grill

Engine M.I.L light on

Engine oil light and glow plug light flashing while engine is running

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside rear bump stop insecure

Slight play in nearside front top suspension mounting

Pass 22 Jan 2021 64,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 60,685 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 60,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall splitting on inner surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer rubber insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

front drls inop

Pass 26 Oct 2018 54,335 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light inop

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 54,335 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint blowing and moving. clamp fitted (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front daytime running light inop

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 48,811 miles

Both front lower sections of outer sills have been damaged

Main brake pipes have plastic covers fitted over them

Rear exhaust section corroded and rear silencer very corroded

Slight blow on rear exhaust joint

Fail 20 Oct 2017 48,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front lower sections of outer sills have been damaged

Main brake pipes have plastic covers fitted over them

Offside front daytime running light inoperative

Offside headlight top mounting bolt missing

Offside rear handbrake cable mounting bracket broken

Rear exhaust section corroded and rear silencer very corroded

Rear wiper blade defective

Slight blow on rear exhaust joint

Pass 27 Oct 2016 44,418 miles

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

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

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 27 Oct 2016 44,418 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 27 Feb 2015 44,199 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 39,586 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 34,426 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 27,066 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 27,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 21,914 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 WUM is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WUM, 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 WUM is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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