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DV08 XXZ

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,795 mi
Last recorded87,795 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 87,795 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 87,791 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall egged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 84,878 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 84,873 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 79,733 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 79,733 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 63,912 miles

front sub frame corroded in areas

slight exhaust leak from front exhaust join

Fail 30 Nov 2022 63,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

front sub frame corroded in areas

slight exhaust leak from front exhaust join

Pass 7 Dec 2021 61,523 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 61,511 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2020 59,538 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2020 59,538 miles

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

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2019 58,174 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 58,174 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 56,215 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 56,215 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2017 54,816 miles

rear axle corroded still strengthened

Pass 17 Nov 2016 53,368 miles

both front tyres starting to wear inner edges

rear axle surface rust

Fail 15 Nov 2016 53,368 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer corroded (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres starting to wear inner edges

rear axle surface rust

Pass 21 Oct 2015 50,599 miles

nearside front shock slight misting oil

nearside front tyre cuts but not reaching cords

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2015 50,599 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer and clamp missing (7.1.2)

nearside front shock slight misting oil

nearside front tyre cuts but not reaching cords

Pass 17 Nov 2014 48,798 miles

rear exhaust silencer and clamp corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2014 48,798 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust silencer and clamp corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2013 47,116 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 46,304 miles

Near side rear tyre has x 2 nails in.

Pass 19 May 2012 38,084 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2011 33,257 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 May 2011 33,190 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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 XXZ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XXZ, 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 XXZ registered?

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

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