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DA08 GXD

2008 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

78,490 mi
Last recorded78,490 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 GXD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 78,490 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 78,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 77,926 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 77,926 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside parking brake effort low

Pass 11 Dec 2023 77,031 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 77,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 74,701 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Pass 8 Dec 2021 74,532 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 74,532 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 73,852 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 73,852 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 72,156 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 69,412 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 67,478 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 59,439 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 59,436 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 53,257 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 46,165 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear silencer corroded

Fail 22 May 2014 46,165 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 39,736 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 39,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 11 May 2012 32,313 miles

Cracks in inner walls of front tyres

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2011 23,288 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s rear tyre deflated

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 GXD is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Grey 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 DA08 GXD, 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 DA08 GXD registered?

DA08 GXD is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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