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DN08 HXV

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

92,095 mi
Last recorded92,095 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 HXV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 92,095 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 May 2026 92,093 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake flexi hose insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 86,203 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 81,802 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 81,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2023 77,151 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 76,130 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 76,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 69,001 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 67,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2020 67,622 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 8 May 2019 65,862 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 64,239 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 62,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm max. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 62,700 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm max. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 60,974 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 57,683 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 54,617 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 48,092 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 40,744 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 40,072 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 40,072 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 27,948 miles

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

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 HXV is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HXV, 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 HXV is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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