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DA08 GXG

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,309 mi
Last recorded110,309 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 GXG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 110,309 miles

Nearside Rear HANBRAKE EFFORT WEAK

Fail 4 Sep 2025 110,309 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear HANBRAKE EFFORT WEAK

Pass 30 Aug 2024 95,920 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 81,676 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 81,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 73,611 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 71,743 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 70,195 miles

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2020 70,195 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2019 68,264 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 64,609 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2018 64,609 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2017 60,832 miles

offside front and offside rear tyres splitting in tread not to cords

Pass 19 Apr 2016 56,669 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 48,694 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 43,625 miles

advise back box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2013 34,726 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 26,008 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 20,097 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
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DA08 GXG is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DA08 GXG, 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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What year was DA08 GXG registered?

DA08 GXG is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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