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DA08 GWZ

2008 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

141,311 mi
Last recorded141,311 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 GWZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 141,311 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 1 May 2025 141,209 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure due to crash damage (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure bracket broken (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine due to corroded sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Bumper likely to become detached due to crash damage (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

advise front end crash damage

both front daytime running lamps broken and not working due to crash damage

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2024 112,821 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake reserve travel just met

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle and components corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2023 100,159 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 92,204 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 91,144 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

Fail 14 May 2021 91,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 85,248 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2020 85,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 13 Jun 2020 84,944 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 71,797 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 71,797 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 65,794 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2016 56,018 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 56,007 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust backbox corroded and clamp missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened N/S Spring mount (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 47,492 miles

Exhaust Backbox corroded

Front Tyres worn Outer egdes

Fail 14 Aug 2014 44,416 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 44,416 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 44,415 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak

boot handle seized but opens with key

n/s front tyre bald inner and outer edges

o/s fromt tyre bald inner edge and wearing thin outer rdge

rear silencer corroded and joint clamp corroded and incompleate

washers require adjustment

Pass 20 May 2014 42,824 miles

Exhaust back section corroded

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

Nearside and offside front tyres - worn on edges

Wet weather test

Fail 28 May 2013 40,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

the exhaust is corroded not however to excess

Pass 28 May 2013 40,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

the exhaust is corroded not however to excess

Fail 15 May 2013 40,214 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2012 34,284 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 27,489 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 27,489 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside 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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DA08 GWZ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 DA08 GWZ, 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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DA08 GWZ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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