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DV08 OWC

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

102,013 mi
Last recorded102,013 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 OWC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 102,013 miles

Offside Front Shock Absorber top mount corroding

front Lower Sub frame corroding

rear Axle corroding

Pass 19 Nov 2024 101,488 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 100,768 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 99,952 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 99,170 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 99,131 miles

Emissions not tested major leak of gases pipe broken to bottom of cat (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess 1 of mounting brackets broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess 1 of mounting brackets broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 86,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess mounting corroded off (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess mounting corroded off (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2020 85,936 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess mounting corroded off (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess mounting corroded off (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2019 74,078 miles

both hand brake cable mid metal mount brackets corroded off subframe , cables still secure.

Pass 24 Aug 2018 71,681 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 66,911 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 59,995 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 54,018 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 48,930 miles

outer skin on rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2013 45,072 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 45,072 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 41,076 miles

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 OWC is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OWC, 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 DV08 OWC registered?

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

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