MOT Status
ValidMileage
105,656 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Drivers outer handle damaged but still able to open from outside
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
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)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.
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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.
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