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DS08 KHV

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,298 mi
Last recorded120,298 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 120,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front C.V boot, damp but no holes

Pass 4 Feb 2025 113,437 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 113,437 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 113,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front l plate on windscreen

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip and crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front lower bumper support 2 bottom bolts missing

Pass 29 Nov 2023 109,296 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 105,100 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 105,080 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2021 103,320 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 101,461 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

slight movement in both front wishbone bushes

Pass 21 May 2019 90,052 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 90,080 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 74,286 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 69,033 miles

rear exhaust section has some deterioration

Fail 18 Jul 2017 69,033 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r parking brake cable bracket has broken off

rear exhaust section has some deterioration

Pass 25 Jul 2016 62,817 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on the inner and outer edges

rear exhaust section has some deterioration

Fail 25 Jul 2016 62,817 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on the inner and outer edges

rear exhaust section has some deterioration

Pass 13 Jul 2015 56,691 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust section has some deterioration

Pass 19 Jul 2014 50,063 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust section has some deterioration

Pass 29 Jul 2013 45,156 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust section has some deterioration

Pass 31 Jul 2012 39,484 miles

rear exhaust box has some deterioration

Pass 2 Aug 2011 33,484 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2011 33,438 miles

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

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

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

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 KHV 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 68.2%.

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 KHV, 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 KHV registered?

DS08 KHV is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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