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DS08 THK

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

101,491 mi
Last recorded101,491 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 THK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 101,491 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 30 May 2026 101,476 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 91,633 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 May 2025 91,631 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2024 85,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 24 May 2023 81,362 miles

Coil spring corroded NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust front pipe flexi section deteriorating.

Fail 16 May 2023 81,270 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust front pipe flexi section deteriorating.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR and OSR tyre perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF tyres close to limit and heavy wear at shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2022 76,639 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective Also clamp missing, but exhaust fully secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 2.5 m, worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Driver shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre perished and worn both edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2022 76,638 miles

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

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

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective Also clamp missing, but exhaust fully secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 2.5 m, worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Driver shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre perished and worn both edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 72,964 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 72,964 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2020 70,481 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box and hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front outer door handle coming away from vehicle

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

Pass 9 May 2019 62,012 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 62,012 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 53,956 miles

Condition of both rear tyres

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2017 46,146 miles

4x coil spring corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 43,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 39,996 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 31,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 31,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 31,914 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 24,257 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 24,257 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 20,406 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 16,743 miles

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 THK is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 THK, 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 THK is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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