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DL08 FFN

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

204,345 mi
Last recorded204,345 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 FFN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 204,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 204,344 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Chassis leg under drivers seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 124,086 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 124,086 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 117,442 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 117,442 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2022 104,644 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 104,642 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 90,645 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 75,983 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 75,974 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 54,123 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2016 48,168 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jul 2015 39,631 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 37,043 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 32,835 miles

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

exhaust backbox corroded

nearside rear wheel slightly buckled

offside rear tyre on 3mm, wearing inner edge

rear wiper blade split

Fail 16 Oct 2013 32,835 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust backbox corroded

nearside rear wheel slightly buckled

offside rear tyre on 3mm, wearing inner edge

rear wiper blade split

slight brake bind from front brakes closer inspection recommended

Pass 25 Sep 2012 29,722 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 25,619 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 25,619 miles

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

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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DL08 FFN is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DL08 FFN, 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 DL08 FFN registered?

DL08 FFN is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is DL08 FFN safe to buy?

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