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DG08 UAB

2008 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

89,413 mi
Last recorded89,413 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 UAB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 89,413 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 89,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 138,392 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 135,584 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 80,966 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 79,073 miles

rear suspension corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2022 79,039 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear suspension corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2021 76,689 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 76,689 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 68,875 miles

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft oil seal leaking

Nearside Front steering rack end play

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. reduced reading (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 59,136 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 9 Feb 2018 50,856 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 50,237 miles

Offside Front Tyre deteriorated

Fail 2 Nov 2017 50,223 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2016 47,616 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 44,814 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 39,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

boot handle seized

rear silencer corroded

strut top washers corroded o/s and n/s

Pass 24 Feb 2014 33,461 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 29,960 miles

o/s fromt wheel rim slighyly damaged

rear silencer corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2013 29,958 miles

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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s fromt wheel rim slighyly damaged

rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2012 25,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2011 20,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front disc coroded

slight imbalance to front brake readings

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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DG08 UAB is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black 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 DG08 UAB, 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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DG08 UAB is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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