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DY08 VZD

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

92,625 mi
Last recorded92,625 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 VZD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 92,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Corrosion to axle

Fail 14 Oct 2025 92,615 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi section deteriorated and blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear at outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 85,200 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 78,399 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 78,277 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

exhaust blow rear

Pass 12 Oct 2022 70,399 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 70,381 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding o/s/r & n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 64,664 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - heavily rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on outer edges/sidewalls - replacement advised (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - both tyres also heavily cracked/perished - replacement advised as soon as possible *DANGEROUS* (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both headlamp lenses cloudy - beam image(s) o.k

oil filter corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded/deteriorated

Fail 11 Oct 2021 64,664 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - heavily rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on outer edges/sidewalls - replacement advised (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - both tyres also heavily cracked/perished - replacement advised as soon as possible *DANGEROUS* (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

both headlamp lenses cloudy - beam image(s) o.k

oil filter corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded/deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2020 64,207 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 64,199 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 62,909 miles

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 15 May 2018 62,378 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 60,082 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 60,079 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe broken. (7.1.2)

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 60,029 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi....plus clamp broken on rear joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 55,505 miles

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 13 Mar 2015 50,088 miles

both front tyres wearing uneven

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 45,480 miles

Coolant leak

rear exhaust in poor condition/corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2013 39,473 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 32,300 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 32,300 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 23,452 miles

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)

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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DY08 VZD is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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