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DV08 FWL

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,527 mi
Last recorded69,527 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 FWL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 69,527 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 66,321 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 62,396 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 62,303 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 59,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 57,713 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 55,889 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 49,078 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust outer case corroded

Pass 17 May 2018 43,538 miles

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

back box out caseing corroded

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 May 2018 43,418 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

back box out caseing corroded

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 39,540 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 36,298 miles

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2015 31,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 24,951 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 17,168 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 17,168 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)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 10,611 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 8,394 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 FWL is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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