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AU08 WVC

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,854 mi
Last recorded53,854 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 WVC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 53,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 53,852 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle spring seats both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 52,122 miles

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

advise rear axle surface rusting

Fail 11 Sep 2024 52,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

advise rear axle surface rusting

Pass 12 Sep 2023 49,736 miles

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

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

advise play in o/s/f top strutt mount

advise rear axle/spring seats surface rusting

Pass 1 Sep 2022 46,479 miles

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

advise rear axle surface rusting

Fail 24 Aug 2022 46,479 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

advise rear axle surface rusting

Pass 19 Aug 2021 42,643 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 38,108 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 38,106 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 34,345 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

advise front inner disc's worn

Pass 29 Aug 2018 30,484 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 30,476 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 27,669 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 25,006 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 22,190 miles

advise rear exhaust

Pass 15 Aug 2014 19,694 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 17,107 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 13,688 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 11,422 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 11,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WVC is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU08 WVC registered?

AU08 WVC is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is AU08 WVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 WVC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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