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DV08 FWG

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,369 mi
Last recorded82,369 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 FWG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 82,369 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 82,368 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 69,089 miles

rear exhaust box deteriated

Fail 6 Aug 2020 69,075 miles

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

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

offside front strut top creaking on turns

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 20 Aug 2019 61,578 miles

Nearside Front Upper slight movement top suspension mount

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2018 60,799 miles

Nearside door handle broken

Rear beam corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2017 55,142 miles

Both bottom arm back bushes perished

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside front tyre worn low and smooth on the inside edge

Nearside rear tyre worn low, has a nail in and perished

Offside front tyre worn low and smooth on the inside edge

Offside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Offside rear tyre worn low

Fail 12 Jul 2017 55,142 miles

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

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

Both bottom arm back bushes perished

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside front tyre worn low and smooth on the inside edge

Nearside rear tyre worn low, has a nail in and perished

Offside front tyre worn low and smooth on the inside edge

Offside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 5 Jul 2016 46,010 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn low and perished

Offside front brake has very slight bind

Offside rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2016 46,009 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn low and perished

Offside front brake has very slight bind

Offside rear hand brake cable insecure

Offside rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2015 40,255 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 40,255 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 36,972 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 31,597 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 27,894 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 21,588 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

large engine breather hose split

rear washer not working

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 FWG is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FWG, 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 FWG is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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