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DY08 VZC

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,968 mi
Last recorded106,968 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 VZC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 106,968 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 85,724 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front upper attachment(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 85,719 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rears white (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front upper attachment(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to coil spring(s)

Surface corrosion to rear axle beam

Pass 17 Apr 2024 85,523 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides, advise polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper strut top bearing play/lift

Nearside Rear tyre has slightly damaged sidewalls, due to being ran underinflated, advise replacement 175/65/14

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 83,453 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both tarnished,causing slightly reduced light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable outer body badly deteriorated,although park brake performance passed replacement is advised (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

rear beam axle corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2023 83,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both tarnished,causing slightly reduced light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable outer body badly deteriorated,although park brake performance passed replacement is advised (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge/splitting,advise replacement 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2021 79,455 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all general component corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2021 79,455 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all general component corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2020 78,088 miles

exhaust system deteriorated front to rear,clamp broken but still secure

general corrosion to all components

Fail 27 Oct 2020 78,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust system deteriorated front to rear,clamp broken but still secure

general corrosion to all components

Pass 24 Apr 2019 74,849 miles

Offside Front upper strut top has slight play

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust tailbox deteriorated/corroded

front drl's not working

Pass 11 Apr 2018 72,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2018 72,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 69,870 miles

exhaust tailbox corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2017 69,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

exhaust tailbox corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2016 58,207 miles

Boot is inoperative

Both front wipers are slightly smearing the screen

Offside Front Door handle is damaged

Rear coil spring worn Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 58,207 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Both upper bushes (2.7.4)

Boot is inoperative

Both front wipers are slightly smearing the screen

Offside Front Door handle is damaged

Rear coil spring worn Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 46,103 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded.

Fail 26 Mar 2015 46,102 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 40,057 miles

light scratches on windscreen

Fail 26 Mar 2014 40,057 miles

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

light scratches on windscreen

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2013 32,267 miles

light scratches on windscreen

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 29 Mar 2012 26,271 miles

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

n/s wiper split

slight bind o/s front

Pass 30 Mar 2011 22,868 miles

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

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)

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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DY08 VZC is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DY08 VZC, 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 DY08 VZC registered?

DY08 VZC is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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