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DS08 BMZ

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,084 mi
Last recorded106,084 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 BMZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 106,084 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 98,590 miles

exhaust front pipe flexi and rear silencer deterioating

offside hand brake efficiency getting low

offside rear brake hose mounting bracket deterioated but ok at time of test

Fail 20 Mar 2024 98,590 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust front pipe flexi and rear silencer deterioating

offside hand brake efficiency getting low

offside rear brake hose mounting bracket deterioated but ok at time of test

Pass 9 Feb 2023 92,291 miles

Offside Front mcpherson strut top mount has some movement

Pass 5 Mar 2022 87,635 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 79,945 miles

Rear back box corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2020 75,389 miles

Rear back box corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2020 75,389 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear back box corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2019 68,798 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 64,725 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 60,858 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 57,839 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 55,479 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 50,431 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 45,320 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 40,581 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 40,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2011 32,991 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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DS08 BMZ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DS08 BMZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS08 BMZ registered?

DS08 BMZ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 June 2008.

Is DS08 BMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS08 BMZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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