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DS08 WXB

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

113,482 mi
Last recorded113,482 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 113,482 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 112,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 110,413 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 107,971 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust generally corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel trims or covers fitted not allowing inspection of wheel nut/bolts

Pass 29 Jul 2021 105,905 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust generally corroded and clamp missing tail box to centre pipe

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front suspension top mounting slight movement

Fail 29 Jul 2021 105,903 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust generally corroded and clamp missing tail box to centre pipe

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front suspension top mounting slight movement

Pass 6 Aug 2020 103,753 miles

Exhaust generally corroded and clamp missing tail box to centre pipe

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and perished 195/45R16 84V XL (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel trims covering wheel bolts

Pass 15 Aug 2019 101,593 miles

Exhaust generally corroded

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

Wheel trims covering wheel bolts

Pass 14 Sep 2018 99,026 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 99,026 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (Perished within tread) (195/45/16 84V) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp dim

Pass 28 Sep 2017 96,205 miles

All suspension coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs worn & corroded

Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush worn - just meets criteria

Fail 28 Sep 2017 96,205 miles

All suspension coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs worn & corroded

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (1.8)

Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush worn - just meets criteria

Pass 24 Sep 2016 90,122 miles

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

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 29 Sep 2015 85,580 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2014 83,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

emission to clean for smoke meter to read

Pass 17 Nov 2014 83,167 miles

emission to clean for smoke meter to read

Pass 23 Jul 2014 80,336 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 80,336 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 65,540 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 48,615 miles

hand brake cabel moutin broken

Fail 3 Jul 2012 48,615 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

hand brake cabel moutin broken

Pass 13 Jul 2011 31,722 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 31,649 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 WXB is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WXB, 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 WXB registered?

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

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