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AU08 WUV

2008 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,741 mi
Last recorded37,741 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 WUV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 37,741 miles

Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake cable bracket corroded

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 37,694 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 36,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 36,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 35,715 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 35,715 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2021
Pass 25 Mar 2020 33,738 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 32,778 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 31,985 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both Strong Advice (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 30,954 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 28,351 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 25,742 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 21,293 miles

both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2013 16,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 16,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front tyre cracking round outer edge

Pass 2 Mar 2012 12,124 miles

nsf tyre slight cut on outer side wall

Pass 24 Mar 2011 9,078 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 WUV is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AU08 WUV, 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 WUV registered?

AU08 WUV is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is AU08 WUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 WUV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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