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DS08 WRL

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,564 mi
Last recorded126,564 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 WRL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 126,564 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 120,032 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 111,800 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 111,611 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 110,995 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 110,985 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 108,104 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 102,472 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 101,530 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 101,530 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 93,976 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 93,885 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 92,197 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 92,197 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 89,772 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear at edges

both rear tyres perishing

minor exhaust leak at front joint

n/s/f suspension wishbone bush becoming debonded

n/s/r suspension bump stop broken

various slight oil leaks

Pass 8 Apr 2015 82,775 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

n/s wishbone bush becoming debonded

Fail 2 Apr 2015 82,775 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

exhaust rear silencer in very poor condition

exhaust system corroded

n/s wishbone bush becoming debonded

Pass 1 May 2014 72,612 miles

exhaust system becoming corroded

nail in n/s/r tyre (repairable)

Pass 15 May 2013 61,217 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 May 2013 61,217 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

n/s door mirror glass damaged

Pass 21 May 2012 49,309 miles

very slight oil leak from gearbox

dip stick bent at top

rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2011 37,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 WRL is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DS08 WRL, 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 WRL registered?

DS08 WRL is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is DS08 WRL safe to buy?

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