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DN08 HXO

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

99,875 mi
Last recorded99,875 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 HXO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 99,875 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 97,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside and Nearside (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2024 97,351 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside and Nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2023 90,521 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 90,521 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 85,886 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 85,886 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 84,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge and 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust backbox in poor condition

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both nearside and offside fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 84,653 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge and 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust backbox in poor condition

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both nearside and offside fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 81,925 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust backbox in poor condition

Fail 20 Jan 2021 81,895 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust backbox in poor condition

Pass 16 Jan 2020 79,587 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 79,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2019 73,983 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 68,912 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack

Fail 12 Jan 2018 68,912 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 28 Jan 2017 65,933 miles

Rear exhaust backbox in poor condition

Pass 19 Jan 2016 59,653 miles

exhaust flexiable joint and rear silencer slight corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2015 53,355 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 18 Jan 2014 49,777 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 49,609 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 41,959 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 37,410 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 28,916 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2011 28,916 miles

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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DN08 HXO is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DN08 HXO, 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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DN08 HXO is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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