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DE08 WML

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

123,812 mi
Last recorded123,812 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 WML
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 123,812 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2024 123,651 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 117,586 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 117,583 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Front crankshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 107,963 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 98,467 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 98,460 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 95,083 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 95,059 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough strut top bearing seized (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

nearside rear park brake cable mounting missing and cable fouling on exhaust

rear exhaust corroded but not to excess

Pass 6 Mar 2019 87,757 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 87,752 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 82,865 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 82,864 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 77,607 miles

n/s front tyre wearing low, rear coil springs very rusty

Fail 27 Feb 2017 77,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven lazy application (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

n/s front tyre wearing low, rear coil springs very rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2016 72,061 miles

Offside Rear very slight bind on brake

Fail 1 Mar 2016 72,061 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear very slight bind on brake

Pass 24 Feb 2015 65,814 miles

slight exhaust blow at rear jiont

Fail 24 Feb 2015 65,814 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight exhaust blow at rear jiont

Pass 26 Feb 2014 58,887 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 51,159 miles

Exhaust backbox clamp missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Sump Corroded and leaking

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2013 51,159 miles

Exhaust backbox clamp missing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Sump Corroded and leaking

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 40,881 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 May 2012 40,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 May 2011 30,147 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 30,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 WML is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 DE08 WML, 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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DE08 WML is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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