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DV08 UCN

2008 Fiat 500

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,126 mi
Last recorded103,126 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 UCN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 103,126 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 103,126 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 100,320 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 99,628 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 99,600 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

auxiliary belt perished

oil level high

Pass 29 Jul 2019 90,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box clamp missing

o/s rear tyre worn low 185/55/15

Fail 27 Jul 2019 90,010 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box clamp missing

o/s rear tyre worn low 185/55/15

Pass 30 Jul 2018 83,536 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded and clamp missing

front and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2017 78,188 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 70,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge 185/55/16

Pass 10 Aug 2015 65,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air-con condensor in poor condition

exhaust back box corroded

front brake discs worn

front n/s shocker damp

n/s rear suspension bump stop missing

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge 185/55/15

Fail 10 Aug 2015 65,360 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust back box corroded

front brake discs worn

n/s rear suspension bump stop missing

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge 185/55/15

Pass 12 Aug 2014 58,454 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 58,454 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2013 53,852 miles

no smoke emitted after several attempts

Fail 1 Nov 2013 53,852 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

no smoke emitted after several attempts

Pass 5 Nov 2012 45,351 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2011 41,265 miles

screw in n/s/r tyre tread

Fail 9 Nov 2011 41,265 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

screw in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 20 Apr 2011 34,908 miles

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)

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 UCN is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UCN, 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 UCN is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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