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DA08 ZDZ

2008 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

44,042 mi
Last recorded44,042 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 44,042 miles

Rear Axle is corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2026 44,031 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Vehicle will not select gear (1.2.1 (g))

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

Coolant level is low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle is corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2025 42,303 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 34,007 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 34,001 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush 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))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 27,986 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 27,687 miles

all coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2021 25,665 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 24,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn outer edge and perished tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre perished tread area

Pass 12 Oct 2019 17,322 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 15,630 miles

offside and nearside front top suspension top cups corroded.

Fail 2 Apr 2019 15,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

offside and nearside front top suspension top cups corroded.

Pass 11 Apr 2018 13,978 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 12,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and also corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 10,650 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and also corroded (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 10,024 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2015 10,024 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2014 9,347 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 9,347 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 8,613 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 8,613 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 6,088 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 6,011 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZDZ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZDZ, 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 ZDZ registered?

DA08 ZDZ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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