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DE08 WMJ

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,460 mi
Last recorded70,460 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 WMJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2025 70,460 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 66,358 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 62,765 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 53,205 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2021 47,949 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 45,322 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 38,007 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 30,557 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 26,436 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 22,311 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 19,829 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 17,043 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 14,371 miles

all 4 tyres perishing inner edges

Pass 23 Apr 2012 12,563 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 10,989 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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DE08 WMJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DE08 WMJ, 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 DE08 WMJ registered?

DE08 WMJ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 May 2008.

Is DE08 WMJ safe to buy?

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