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C15 WRU

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39,019 mi
Last recorded39,019 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 WRU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 39,019 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Oct 2025 39,019 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Sep 2024 37,591 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded but not leaking

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp assembly damaged but no effect on emitted light

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

Nearside sill and door damaged

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

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

Rear Beam Axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 11 Sep 2024 37,591 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded, but not leaking

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

Nearside Front Lamp assembly damaged, but no effect on emitted light

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Rear Beam axle corroded, but not seriously weakend

Pass 1 Feb 2023 35,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close on inner edge - On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front door and sill damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close on inner edge - On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle beam corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2022 34,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust back box corrosion outer skin

Nearside Rear lamp clear cover missing

Fail 13 Jan 2022 34,157 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure clamp to back box corrodid (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust back box corrosion outer skin

Nearside Rear lamp clear cover missing

Pass 15 Jan 2021 33,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2021 33,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2019 32,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust back box corrosion outer skin

Fail 5 Dec 2019 32,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust back box corrosion outer skin

Pass 28 Sep 2018 29,423 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 29,423 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2017 26,277 miles

rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 26 Jul 2017 26,276 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 5 Apr 2016 23,815 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 21,947 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust tail silencer in poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2014 19,443 miles

exhaust tail silencer in poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2013 16,323 miles

wiper blade o/s in poor condition

Pass 25 Jan 2012 11,802 miles

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

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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C15 WRU is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C15 WRU, 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 C15 WRU registered?

C15 WRU is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is C15 WRU safe to buy?

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