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DS08 WWZ

2008 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,686 mi
Last recorded50,686 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 WWZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 50,686 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 45,884 miles

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 45,884 miles

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

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 40,060 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 39,861 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 39,249 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 39,249 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 37,842 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 33,917 miles

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

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 4 Jul 2018 31,074 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 31,073 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached mounting bushes (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached mounting bushes (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 29,028 miles

Central brake light not working

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 28,035 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 26,335 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 10 Jul 2014 23,518 miles

centre brake light not working

wiper blades split but clearing ok

Pass 6 Jul 2013 21,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s sill slightly damaged,due to being jacked up on.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 19,477 miles

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

off side front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2011 17,111 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 WWZ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WWZ, 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 WWZ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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