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DN08 HXR

2008 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

77,502 mi
Last recorded77,502 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 HXR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 77,502 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

tail gate struts weak

Pass 2 Apr 2025 77,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 77,135 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 73,498 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front have surface corrosion but good in rollers (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 67,597 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 65,587 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 62,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepping inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 61,026 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2018 59,836 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front and rear suspension ,steering and brake components have general surface corrosion

rear exhaust box has heavy corrosion to outer skin

rear subframe /axle has corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2018 59,836 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn upper mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn upper mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper bush has excessive play /worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front and rear suspension ,steering and brake components have general surface corrosion

rear exhaust box has heavy corrosion to outer skin

rear subframe /axle has corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2017 59,343 miles

back box casing corroded

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre close to legal limit

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 54,407 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear axle slightly corroded

rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 48,494 miles

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 41,140 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 38,829 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 30,440 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 30,440 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 25,971 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 20,265 miles

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

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 HXR is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DN08 HXR, 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 DN08 HXR registered?

DN08 HXR is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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