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DS08 VUD

2008 Fiat 500

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,782 mi
Last recorded99,782 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 VUD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 99,782 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 97,164 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 97,160 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2022 95,532 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 90,641 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Heavily corroded and retaining bracket broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Heavily corroded and retaining bracket broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2021 90,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Heavily corroded and retaining bracket broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Heavily corroded and retaining bracket broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 83,688 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 75,248 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 75,239 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2018 69,769 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2018 69,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2017 63,851 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 58,466 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 56,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Rear back box has a slight exhaust blow.

n/s/f wheel has a dent

Pass 2 Mar 2015 56,287 miles

Rear back box has a slight exhaust blow.

n/s/f wheel has a dent

Pass 19 Feb 2014 51,898 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 47,430 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 42,118 miles

Air bag warning light on indicating a fault

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 42,118 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Air bag warning light on indicating a fault

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 VUD is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VUD, 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 VUD is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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