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DX08 VMR

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,918 mi
Last recorded132,918 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 VMR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 132,918 miles

noise from steering wheel when turned

Fail 15 Jul 2024 132,913 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

noise from steering wheel when turned

Pass 22 Jun 2023 123,714 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded / broke (6.1.2 (a))

Front movement in both top strut mounts

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

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

Rear Coil springs corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2023 123,714 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded / broke (6.1.2 (a))

Front movement in both top strut mounts

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

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

Rear Coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2022 116,071 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 116,071 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2021 110,177 miles

Offside Rear lamp broken - not effecting operation of lights

Pass 2 Jul 2020 104,120 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 104,120 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level low

oil level low

Pass 28 Jun 2019 97,010 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 28 Jun 2019 97,010 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2018 89,048 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 89,048 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 77,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - strong advisory (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

damage to both nearside tyres side walls

rear exhaust and exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2016 71,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coolant seepage from radiator

nearside rear tyre cracking between treads

rear exhaust, exhaust clamp deteriorated

Fail 29 Jun 2016 71,066 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coolant seepage from radiator

nearside rear tyre cracking between treads

oil level low

rear exhaust, exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2015 60,994 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 54,663 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 54,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 47,254 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 40,808 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 30,309 miles

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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DX08 VMR is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DX08 VMR, 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 DX08 VMR registered?

DX08 VMR is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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