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DS08 BLV

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,708 mi
Last recorded64,708 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 BLV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 64,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

under body corroded/ front sub frame very corroded/ rear beam very corroded/ front wish bones corroded/ front and rear springs corroded

wheel covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2024 55,818 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 54,814 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

dash lights faulty

slight exhaust leak

Fail 7 Feb 2024 54,814 miles

Emissions unable to be completed over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

dash lights faulty

slight exhaust leak

Pass 17 Feb 2023 50,869 miles

1 bulb in central

Offside Front leg damp

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

dash light faulty

footbrake travel

rear wiper

Fail 16 Feb 2023 50,869 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure flexible hose (1.1.15 (c))

1 bulb in central

Offside Front leg damp

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

dash light faulty

footbrake travel

rear wiper

Pass 15 Feb 2022 48,009 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 47,922 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 46,707 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 46,312 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 46,118 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 43,384 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 43,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly split (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 41,735 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 41,731 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 40,474 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 39,345 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 38,309 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 38,309 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

nearside rear bracket to chassis which mounts brake pipe and handbrake cale corroded off but handbrake cable still supported

Pass 8 Jun 2012 34,785 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 30,298 miles

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

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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DS08 BLV is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DS08 BLV, 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 DS08 BLV registered?

DS08 BLV is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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