CarVerify

Free Car Check

DV08 OWJ

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,575 mi
Last recorded108,575 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 OWJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 108,575 miles

both front top supension mounts have slight play and movement

Pass 4 Jul 2018 104,529 miles

clutch pedal broken allowing pedal to move

Fail 4 Jul 2018 104,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal broken allowing pedal to move

Pass 2 May 2017 101,188 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 101,188 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 89,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 77,008 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 77,008 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 72,150 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 58,595 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 49,040 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 37,460 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
Full Fiat 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DV08 OWJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DV08 OWJ?

You can check the full history of DV08 OWJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DV08 OWJ registered?

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

Is DV08 OWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV08 OWJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DV08 OWJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DV08 OWJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.