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DS08 VTZ

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,656 mi
Last recorded105,656 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 105,656 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 99,009 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 93,026 miles

Front Exhaust support bracket corroded and failing

Nearside Front Door handle has clearly had temp repair

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 93,025 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Noted to have uneven wear compared to N/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust support bracket corroded and failing

Nearside Front Door handle has clearly had temp repair

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 81,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front seat unable to fold forward

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

Rear axle spring cups surface corrosion

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 81,272 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front seat unable to fold forward

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

Rear axle spring cups surface corrosion

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 73,688 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 70,144 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 66,231 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 58,234 miles

Drivers outer handle damaged but still able to open from outside

Fail 3 Jul 2017 58,233 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Drivers outer handle damaged but still able to open from outside

Pass 22 Jun 2016 52,295 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 52,295 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH FELL OUT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH FELL OUT (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 48,276 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 48,276 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 41,961 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 35,647 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 29,261 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 20,774 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 VTZ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VTZ, 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 VTZ registered?

DS08 VTZ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is DS08 VTZ safe to buy?

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