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DE08 LNN

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,858 mi
Last recorded88,858 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 LNN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 88,858 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 88,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and inner wing corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 80,354 miles

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

play in n/s/f top strut mount

Pass 15 Apr 2024 75,862 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 75,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 69,595 miles

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

top strut mounts corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2023 69,588 miles

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

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

top strut mounts corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2022 66,189 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 66,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 65,298 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 62,842 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 58,701 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 50,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (7.1.2)

exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2018 50,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Bump stop has become detached

Offside Rear Bump stop has become detached

coil spring corroded All 4 springs (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 48,103 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 45,010 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 41,369 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 34,799 miles

nsr handbrake cable mount broken

Fail 9 May 2014 34,799 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nsr handbrake cable mount broken

osf Day running lamp inop

Pass 20 May 2013 29,653 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 18 May 2013 29,653 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2012 24,476 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 18,913 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 18,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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DE08 LNN is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE08 LNN, 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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DE08 LNN is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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