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AU08 WWA

2008 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

123,155 mi
Last recorded123,155 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 WWA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 123,155 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack area (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near ferrules/unions (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber worn (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 May 2026 123,082 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both lenses deteriorated (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation cable outer defective (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack area (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near ferrules/unions (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber worn (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2025 118,905 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 road springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable outer broklen (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 20 May 2025 118,874 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing near strut corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside chassis rail corroded to excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 road springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable outer broklen (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 16 May 2024 113,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 113,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension strut top mounting bearing slightly rough

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 111,008 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 108,243 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 100,990 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 100,990 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 89,545 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 75,981 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 75,978 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2017 62,040 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 May 2017 62,040 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 47,797 miles

engine light on

Fail 11 Apr 2016 47,797 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine light on

Pass 13 Apr 2015 33,013 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 22,619 miles

Both rear wheels bent.

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

Fail 14 Feb 2014 22,619 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 21,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 17,257 miles

n/s/f brake binding

n/s/f brake disc rusty on outer edge

n/s/r brake disc grooved

o/s/f brake binding

o/s/f brake disc rusty on outer edge

o/s/r brake disc grooved

rear silencer outer skin rusty [but gastight]

Pass 25 Feb 2011 11,935 miles

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

advise brake discs all round in poor condition

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 WWA is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WWA, 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 WWA is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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