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DV08 XXO

2008 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

69,308 mi
Last recorded69,308 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 XXO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 69,308 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

rear axal undersealed

Pass 9 Sep 2024 65,942 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 62,935 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 61,967 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 57,103 miles

Rear number plate damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2021 57,103 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear number plate damaged

Rear suspension heavily rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2020 52,549 miles

rear seats and seat belts missing / front tyre treads low / front discs and pads low

Pass 17 Apr 2019 46,086 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 45,861 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 43,010 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 39,980 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 35,739 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 29,235 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 23,990 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 19,674 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 15,406 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 15,218 miles

back box poor

Pass 3 May 2011 14,287 miles

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

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 XXO is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 XXO, 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 XXO registered?

DV08 XXO is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is DV08 XXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV08 XXO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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