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DV08 XYU

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,528 mi
Last recorded95,528 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 XYU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 95,528 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

corrosion to - front sub frame, front inner wing, suspension & hub components

Pass 6 Dec 2024 93,234 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 91,301 miles

front springs rusty

Fail 27 Nov 2023 91,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

front and rear road springs rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2022 89,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front and rear springs rusty

rear subframe rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2021 88,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section join - on limit now (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front wiper blades deteriorating

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2020 86,025 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 77,168 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears (5.3.2 (c))

slight leak from exhaust joints

Fail 9 Nov 2019 77,168 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears (5.3.2 (c))

slight leak from exhaust joints

Pass 22 Nov 2018 69,856 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 69,855 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 69,822 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 67,952 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 67,952 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust clamp missing

sump damp

Pass 10 Apr 2015 66,577 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

back box corroded

o/s/f tyre cracked

rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2014 60,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

back box corroded

both front tyres cracked

offside rear hand brake cable corroded and outer cover split

rear axle corroded

rear wipper blade split

Pass 21 Mar 2013 50,001 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 39,543 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2011 29,140 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)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 28,904 miles

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

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

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

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)

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 XYU is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 XYU, 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 XYU is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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