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DS08 KGY

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

70,888 mi
Last recorded70,888 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 70,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 70,048 miles

Engine Oil Filler Cap Slightly Damaged

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Starting To Become Unseated/Covered In Underseal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Starting To Become Unseated/Covered In Underseal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 68,868 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Starting To Become Unseated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Previous Test Mileage Seams To Have Been Recorded In KM Instead Of Miles - Vehicle Presented In KM But Then Changed To Miles

Fail 2 Jul 2024 68,868 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Starting To Become Unseated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Previous Test Mileage Seams To Have Been Recorded In KM Instead Of Miles - Vehicle Presented In KM But Then Changed To Miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 106,984 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened evidence of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

both front wiper rubbers splitting on ends

front wheel arch inner liners damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2023 106,967 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure fouling rear spring (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened evidence of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front pad wear lead damaged

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

both front wiper rubbers splitting on ends

front wheel arch inner liners damaged

smell of burning clutch

Pass 9 Jun 2022 58,260 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 58,260 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (aero blade) (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (175/65r14) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 57,785 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 46,585 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm of tread (175/65r14)

Front brake pads 80% worn

Pass 13 Jul 2019 71,151 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 64,719 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 61,137 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 6 Jul 2017 61,137 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

fuel filler cap was left unsecured

Pass 7 Jul 2016 52,500 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

main beam headlights unbalanced

Pass 9 Jul 2015 49,079 miles

HEADLIGHTS READJUSTED DURING TEST

Offside Lower Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER BADLY DETERIORATED

WATER ADDED TO WASHER RESERVOIR DURING TEST

n/s main beam image low

Fail 8 Jul 2014 45,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 45,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 40,593 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre perished/cracked

Offside rear tyre perished/cracked

Fail 13 Jun 2013 40,593 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre perished/cracked

Offside rear tyre perished/cracked

Pass 12 Jul 2012 33,645 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 33,645 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 29,007 miles

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

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

Oil leak

fuel smell

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 KGY is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KGY, 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 KGY is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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