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DS08 KHZ

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,232 mi
Last recorded114,232 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 KHZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 114,232 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 114,218 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has lift play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount rusty (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount rusty (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 112,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear boot lid intermittent issu wont open every time open for mot

Fail 22 Sep 2022 112,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear boot lid intermittent issu wont open every time open for mot

Pass 8 Sep 2021 111,198 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 105,236 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 105,236 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 97,399 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 97,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating disc fitted (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating disc fitted (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Engine mounting bracket excessively loose bolt(s) hanging out (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak level very low ()

engine noisy

Checked oil and water levels prior to MOT test, No oil shown on dipstick, topped up 2 litres

Pass 10 Sep 2018 85,455 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 85,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 75,056 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2016 66,929 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2015 58,697 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 52,570 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED , INSIDE MIRROR MISSING , REAR EXHAUST CORRODED , BOTH TOP STRUTT MOUNTS WORN , BOTH FRONT TYRE SIDE WALLS DAMAGED , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 23 Jul 2013 43,648 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 43,648 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 37,239 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 19 Jul 2012 37,239 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall & worn to 2.5mm

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre has damage to sidewall & worn to 2mm (195/45/16)

Offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 22 Jul 2011 27,696 miles

Exhaust back box slightly corroded

Nearside front fog lamp smashed

Offside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 22 Jul 2011 27,696 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust back box slightly corroded

Nearside front fog lamp smashed

Offside rear tyre outer wall damaged

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 KHZ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KHZ, 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 KHZ registered?

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

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