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DU08 ORA

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

25,541 mi
Last recorded25,541 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 ORA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 25,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi, rear box-centre joint and pipe into rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 25,520 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH sides (1.4.1 (a))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front DRL's not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi, rear box-centre joint and pipe into rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2025
Pass 3 Apr 2024 84,716 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 84,716 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 81,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 77,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 74,073 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and very heavily cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside front tyre worn edges

nearside parking brake effort poor

offside front tyre very heavily worn inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2020 71,649 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 63,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 26 Mar 2018 57,260 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 54,455 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 54,455 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 49,647 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 49,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2015 44,923 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 39,223 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 33,140 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 33,140 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 29,547 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 29,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 24,067 miles

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)

drivers side outer door handle damaged

Fail 4 May 2011 24,067 miles

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

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)

drivers side outer door handle damaged

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 ORA is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ORA, 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 DU08 ORA registered?

DU08 ORA is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for DU08 ORA shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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