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2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,488 mi
Last recorded100,488 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 WWE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 100,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 100,486 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 98,451 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 98,448 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 88,200 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 84,092 miles

both rear brake hoses fixing brackets corroded

drivers door handle damaged still operating

rear hand brake cables fixing bracket corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2022 84,092 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear brake hoses fixing brackets corroded

drivers door handle damaged still operating

rear hand brake cables fixing bracket corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2021 77,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hand brake cable mount insecure

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

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

Offside Rear Hand brake cable mount insecure

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 68,434 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 57,911 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 42,724 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 42,724 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also front bracket poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 32,852 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 32,837 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 32,264 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 24 Jun 2015 31,789 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2014 31,128 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 26,453 miles

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

back box outer casing corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2011 24,510 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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DS08 WWE is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WWE, 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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DS08 WWE is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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