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DA08 GXJ

2008 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

50,868 mi
Last recorded50,868 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 GXJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 50,868 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 50,827 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 50,827 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 42,926 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush worn close to excess (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 42,924 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system into drum (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush worn close to excess (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 39,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 39,796 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))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 39,481 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2021 38,620 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 37,760 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 35,697 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 31,346 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 30,047 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 May 2017 27,123 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 23,994 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 23,994 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 20,373 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 17,375 miles

all tyres have cracks in their tread groves

o/s rear tyre 3 mm

Pass 29 May 2013 14,910 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 14,910 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2012 12,497 miles

7% imballance front brakes

slight corrosion rear silencer

Pass 12 May 2011 10,176 miles

o/s and n/s washers partly blocked

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 GXJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GXJ, 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 GXJ registered?

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

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