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YE08 WZL

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 WZL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished / over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

dash reading faulty

Pass 8 Jan 2025 76,585 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 76,585 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 75,891 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 74,897 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 74,897 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 73,923 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 73,923 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 72,886 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 72,200 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 72,200 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 70,798 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 70,798 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 65,376 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)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 65,020 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 65,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 63,115 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 63,115 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust Clamp Missing

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

Pass 6 May 2015 56,280 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise hand brake cable / brake hose bracket fractured

Pass 8 May 2014 46,963 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 33,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 May 2011 25,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2011 25,591 miles

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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YE08 WZL is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YE08 WZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE08 WZL registered?

YE08 WZL is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is YE08 WZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE08 WZL shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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