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WM08 ULA

2008 Fiat 500 Sport

Yellow Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,634 mi
Last recorded121,634 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 ULA
MakeFiat
Model500 Sport
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 121,634 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Wet test difficult to tell have advised presenter (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Wet test difficult to tell have advised presenter (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer clamp loose have advised presenter (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seepage around components under bonnet / fuel pump area have advised presenter to attend.

Fail 2 Mar 2023 121,223 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high to high and poor image (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant leak coolant pipe under fuel pump above gear box badly swollen ()

Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit badly worn on inner edge not to cords yet (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit uneven wear inner edge slight lump or manufacturing join inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

reverse lights not working

Pass 14 Mar 2022 105,474 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 105,463 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 103,342 miles

Rear exhaust box outer cover deteriorated

slight oil loss on engine

Fail 10 Jun 2020 103,342 miles

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

Offside Front day time running light not working

Rear exhaust box outer cover deteriorated

oil light flasing

slight oil loss on engine

Pass 28 May 2019 99,538 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge & on 1.6 - 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 95,953 miles

Oil light flashing - Requires oil & filter change

Pass 13 Jun 2017 91,528 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 91,525 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 86,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 May 2016 86,145 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 81,529 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 77,329 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 77,329 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 72,925 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 72,925 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 70,070 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust Deteriorating

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2011 55,027 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 Sport?

Based on 2,118 MOT tests across 428 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
4,978
Miles/Year
428
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6
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WM08 ULA is a 2008 Fiat 500 Sport in Yellow with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 Sport fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WM08 ULA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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WM08 ULA is a 2008 Fiat 500 Sport, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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