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DS08 WPX

2008 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,322 mi
Last recorded107,322 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 WPX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 107,322 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 101,823 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wingmirror loose

reverse light inop

Pass 18 Aug 2023 94,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex. Exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 94,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex. Exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 85,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust rear section in poor condition

Fail 14 Sep 2021 85,320 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

exhaust rear section in poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2020 79,226 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated slightly

Fail 15 Sep 2020 79,226 miles

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

exhaust back box deteriorated slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2019 67,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 67,521 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 61,352 miles

Front Exhaust bracket is broken but system is still adequately supported

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 56,956 miles

Front exhaust mtn brocken

Fail 4 Sep 2017 56,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front exhaust mtn brocken

Pass 5 Sep 2016 52,276 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 50,459 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs slightly scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 50,261 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 50,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 71,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres perished

Fail 18 Jul 2014 71,094 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres perished

Pass 28 Jun 2013 38,783 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 38,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 33,701 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 27,851 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 27,375 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DS08 WPX is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DS08 WPX, 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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What year was DS08 WPX registered?

DS08 WPX is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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