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DS08 BND

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,788 mi
Last recorded130,788 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 130,788 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 130,720 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 130,434 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 131,412 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords through to wires (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2021 117,039 miles

Central Upper Mirror slightly delaminated

Coolant leak From radiator ()

Exhaust rearmost silencer outer casing perished

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small leak at front joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting at gearbox snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper cracked & damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight fluid leak

Offside Front Suspension strut top bearing partially siezed

Oil leak, but not excessive At rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 117,038 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Central Upper Mirror slightly delaminated

Coolant leak From radiator ()

Exhaust rearmost silencer outer casing perished

Front Both daytime running lights not working

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small leak at front joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting at gearbox snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper cracked & damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight fluid leak

Offside Front Suspension strut top bearing partially siezed

Oil leak, but not excessive At rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 107,503 miles

Central Mirror slightly delaminated

Coolant leak From radiator ()

Exhaust mounting defective Mounting to gearbox corroded & snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system rearmost silencer outer casing perished

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak at front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2020 107,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Central Mirror slightly delaminated

Coolant leak From radiator ()

Exhaust mounting defective Mounting to gearbox corroded & snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system rearmost silencer outer casing perished

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak at front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 102,962 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2019 102,962 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted nearside (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 92,052 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 92,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 80,163 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre heavy cracking in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Road wheel slightly damaged plus cracking in tyre (4.2.A.1a)

Wire routed outside to operate boot release

Pass 12 May 2016 69,305 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 60,643 miles

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust box badly deteriorated

Fail 5 May 2015 60,643 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust box badly deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2014 50,579 miles

advise brake pads low

advise rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 8 Apr 2014 50,579 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

advise brake pads low

advise rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 42,120 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

front brakes getting low

Pass 10 Mar 2012 33,900 miles

exhaurst corroded

Pass 26 May 2011 26,633 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 26,628 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 BND is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BND, 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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DS08 BND is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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