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DS57 EJE

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,204 mi
Last recorded107,204 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 EJE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 107,204 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 103,063 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 102,634 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 99,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight play /lift n/s front suspension top mounting

Pass 21 Sep 2021 93,343 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 89,835 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 86,620 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 78,701 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 72,972 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 66,421 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 58,471 miles

offside rear brake pipe bracket broken

rear box corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2015 58,471 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear brake pipe bracket broken

rear box corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2014 51,863 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 25 Feb 2014 51,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 11 Feb 2013 39,198 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Feb 2013 39,198 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2012 28,760 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

front brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 5 Mar 2012 28,760 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

exhaust back box deteriorated

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 8 Mar 2011 20,726 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 19,964 miles

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

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

Offside 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.

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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DS57 EJE is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DS57 EJE, 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 DS57 EJE registered?

DS57 EJE is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 January 2008.

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