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DU08 OPC

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,641 mi
Last recorded86,641 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 OPC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 86,641 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION CORRODED FRONT TO BACK

Pass 21 Oct 2023 85,682 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both number plates / damage to both outer sills / headlight lens / corrosion on front sub frame x rear axle beam

under cover fitted / corrosion on o/s/r x o/s/f coil springs / slight play in front top mounts / gearbox leak /

Fail 21 Oct 2023 85,682 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector [ strong smell of fuel] (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both number plates / damage to both outer sills / headlight lens / corrosion on front sub frame x rear axle beam

rear foot brake low

under cover fitted / corrosion on o/s/r x o/s/f coil springs / slight play in front top mounts / gearbox leak /

Pass 20 Sep 2022 134,755 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 134,748 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 133,003 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 131,346 miles

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

Offside Front day time running light inop

Pass 14 Nov 2019
Fail 7 Nov 2019

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 126,403 miles

oil lamp flashing but,oil level ok

Oil leak around gearbox ()

boot struts weak

engine covers fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2018 126,403 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak around gearbox ()

boot struts weak

engine covers fitted

oil lamp flashing but,oil level ok

Pass 13 Mar 2017 124,551 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 112,660 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 112,660 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 98,768 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 98,768 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 79,284 miles

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

slight damage to both sills

Fail 14 Feb 2014 78,445 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

slight damage to both outer sills

Pass 25 Mar 2013 59,508 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 35,686 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 20,220 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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DU08 OPC is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DU08 OPC, 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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DU08 OPC is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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