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DB04TAT
2008 FIAT 500
Colour: Yellow
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1242cc
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- Registration DB04TAT
- Manufacturer FIAT
- Model 500
- Year 2008
- Colour Yellow
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1242cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
15
Passes
11
Failures
57.69%
Pass Rate
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162 Total Defects Recorded
3 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 114,582 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
25 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 114,531 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
13 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 112,817 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
11 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 112,807 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
15 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 107,995 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
13 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 107,956 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
24 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 100,709 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
24 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 100,709 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
15 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 96,459 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 96,449 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps very dim (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
22 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 89,772 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2021 22 Jun 202617 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 81,846 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- drivers seat, rear access lever missing
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
11 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 81,844 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- drivers seat, rear access lever missing
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 74,224 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- exhaust slightly corroded
- engine cover fitted
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
19 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 65,072 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (2.7.4)
- exhaust slightly corroded
- engine cover fitted
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
19 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 65,072 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (2.7.4)
- exhaust slightly corroded
- engine cover fitted
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
7 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 55,264 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust slightly corroded
- engine cover fitted
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
- Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)
21 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 46,398 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2016 22 Jun 202626 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 44,766 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2016 22 Jun 202626 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 44,766 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
5 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,736 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 37,736 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,438 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
15 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 31,438 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
13 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,371 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 46,371 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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DB04TAT was registered on 2008-09-25
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