MOT Status
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94,195 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front wheel camber incorrect
Nearside Front suspension top mount has slight play
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and side wall cut (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
All 4 coil springs corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge of treaded section
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under trays fitted
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
All 4 coil springs corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge of treaded section
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under trays fitted
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
exhaust rear silencer deteriorated
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust system in poor condition
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres close to wear bars
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both front tyres close to wear bars
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DS08 VTV is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 VTV, 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 VTV registered?
DS08 VTV is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 June 2008.
Is DS08 VTV safe to buy?
The MOT history for DS08 VTV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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