CarVerify

Free Car Check

DV08 XXP

2008 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,861 mi
Last recorded109,861 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
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 XXP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
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

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 109,861 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 95,911 miles

underside covered in underseal

Pass 10 Sep 2021 94,042 miles

Nearside Front DRL INOP

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT SECTION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT SECTION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear BUMP STOP INSECURE

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

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

TIMING CHAIN WORN NOISEY

Fail 9 Sep 2021 94,042 miles

Emissions not tested over filled with oil/ oil light flashing/ noise belt area/exhaust condition (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front DRL INOP

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT SECTION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT SECTION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear BUMP STOP INSECURE

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 90,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear at flexi hose axle support bracket broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive large engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded (surface)

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 28 Aug 2019 84,576 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 84,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Splitting showing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Spring bump stop has become loose

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 78,647 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 77,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Offside door handle broken but still operational

Rear wiper defective

Pass 6 Sep 2016 73,196 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 73,194 miles

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

Centre Exhaust clamp missing

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 65,595 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 55,666 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 55,666 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 55,659 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 42,997 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 40,048 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 39,603 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 35,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs corroded on inner face and lipped on both sides

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 XXP is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XXP, 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 XXP?

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

What year was DV08 XXP registered?

DV08 XXP is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is DV08 XXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV08 XXP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DV08 XXP 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 XXP. 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.