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DF08 XML

2008 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,217 mi
Last recorded78,217 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 XML
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 78,217 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 71,371 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 64,615 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 57,476 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 50,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 41,980 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 36,439 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 33,736 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 30,775 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 May 2018 30,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2017 27,294 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 25,171 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 22,715 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 20,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 20,761 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 18,026 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 18,026 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 15,008 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 15,008 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 11,088 miles

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

slight pitting front discs

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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DF08 XML is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DF08 XML, 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 DF08 XML registered?

DF08 XML is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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