CarVerify

Free Car Check

YX08 WUW

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,756 mi
Last recorded86,756 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 WUW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 86,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) attention required in near future ()

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) attention required in near future ()

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 83,370 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 81,623 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 77,698 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 72,993 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 67,109 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 66,548 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 66,546 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 60,712 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 60,712 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 54,303 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Rear exhaust silencer 1st skin corroded

Fail 29 Feb 2016 54,192 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Rear exhaust silencer 1st skin corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2015 47,838 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 40,918 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 35,780 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 27,237 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 9 Mar 2011 18,742 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
Full Fiat 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YX08 WUW is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YX08 WUW, 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

How do I check the history of YX08 WUW?

You can check the full history of YX08 WUW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YX08 WUW registered?

YX08 WUW is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is YX08 WUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX08 WUW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YX08 WUW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YX08 WUW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.