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AU08 WVA

2008 Fiat 500

Black Diesel 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,629 mi
Last recorded107,629 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 WVA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 107,629 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 94,236 miles

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 28 Apr 2015 78,465 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)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 78,420 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 64,201 miles

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

rear exhaust very corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2013 50,376 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 29 Apr 2013 50,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

o/s & n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 May 2012 35,953 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 20,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 WVA is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WVA, 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 WVA registered?

AU08 WVA is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is AU08 WVA safe to buy?

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