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DV08 ELJ

2008 Fiat 500

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,099 mi
Last recorded126,099 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 ELJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 126,099 miles

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

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

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

interior mirror missing

Fail 29 Apr 2024 126,098 miles

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

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

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

interior mirror missing

Pass 9 May 2023 120,793 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 120,236 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 114,163 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 11 May 2021 108,669 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box very slight (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge advise replacement soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

handbrake low pass rate ;

headlights set to lower limits ;

nearside rear outer brake pipe end twisted

Fail 11 May 2021 108,669 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box very slight (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge advise replacement soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

handbrake low pass rate ;

headlights set to lower limits ;

nearside rear outer brake pipe end twisted

Pass 3 Jun 2020 104,835 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged end slightly twisted (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake low pass rate ;

headlights set to lower limits ;

offside rear wheel bearing very slight noise ??

washer and wiper performance ?

Fail 3 Jun 2020 104,835 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi ; (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged end slightly twisted (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake low pass rate ;

headlights set to lower limits ;

offside rear wheel bearing very slight noise ??

washer and wiper performance ?

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 98,595 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged BRAKE PIPE FROM FLEXI HOSE TO DRUM TWISTED (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 98,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged BRAKE PIPE FROM FLEXI HOSE TO DRUM TWISTED (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 92,429 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 85,218 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 83,694 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)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 69,143 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)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 57,353 miles

back box corroded

front disc corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2014 54,756 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s front tyre has cut in sidewall but not deep enough to show tyre stucture

o/s front tyre wearing on inner egde

o/s rear tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2014 54,756 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s front tyre has cut in sidewall but not deep enough to show tyre stucture

o/s front tyre wearing on inner egde

o/s rear tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 45,883 miles

exhaust back-box rusty and deteriated

Fail 23 Mar 2013 45,878 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust back-box rusty and deteriated

Pass 24 Mar 2012 36,692 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 26,850 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)

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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DV08 ELJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DV08 ELJ, 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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DV08 ELJ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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