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AU08 WVJ

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,846 mi
Last recorded32,846 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 WVJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 32,846 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 32,846 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 31,755 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 30,063 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 29,072 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 28,230 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 27,512 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 27,044 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 26,145 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 24,962 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 23,936 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 22,847 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 20,860 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 20,847 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 18,011 miles

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall

offside front tyre cut in sidewall

offside rear tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 19 Feb 2013 15,397 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 12,735 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 9,811 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 WVJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue 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 WVJ, 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 WVJ registered?

AU08 WVJ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is AU08 WVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 WVJ 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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