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DS08 KGG

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

177,628 mi
Last recorded177,628 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 KGG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 177,628 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle has surface corrosion.

Fail 2 Apr 2024 177,626 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle has surface corrosion.

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 174,590 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside mirror slightly loose

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2023 174,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside mirror slightly loose

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside hand brake reading very low(20kg)

Pass 7 Apr 2022 167,305 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 167,304 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 154,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup on axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 154,974 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn badly inside edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup on axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 145,818 miles

Front washers poor operation

Fail 19 Mar 2020 145,818 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front washers poor operation

Pass 8 Apr 2019 129,888 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inside

Rear road spring cups corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2019 129,858 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn inside

Offside Rear tyre splits on inside edge but cords not exposed

Rear road spring cups corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2018 123,341 miles

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

rear coil spring lower cups have surface corossion

Pass 21 Mar 2017 116,593 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 14 Mar 2016 106,577 miles

Nearside Rear tyre stepped

Fail 10 Mar 2016 106,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre stepped

Pass 10 Apr 2015 97,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 97,601 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 81,270 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 65,437 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 65,330 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 46,407 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 35,186 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 35,186 miles

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

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 KGG is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 KGG, 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 KGG is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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