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GV08LXW
2008 FIAT 500
Colour: White
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1368cc
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- Registration GV08LXW
- Manufacturer FIAT
- Model 500
- Year 2008
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1368cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
15
Passes
12
Failures
55.56%
Pass Rate
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143 Total Defects Recorded
4 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 110,803 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))
- front daytime running lights not working
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s cloudy and output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))
4 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 110,803 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- front daytime running lights not working
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s cloudy and output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))
2 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 110,522 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- coolant low
- Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all 4 (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear boot lock has intermittent fault
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front o/s and n/s daytime running lights not working
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s cloudy and output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))
2 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 102,131 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
18 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 101,545 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Daytime running light
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
14 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 94,885 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2024 18 Jun 202616 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 84,624 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- o/s/r tyre worn slightly on inner edge
- Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))
13 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 84,620 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- o/s/r tyre worn slightly on inner edge
20 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 84,221 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2022 18 Jun 202620 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 82,540 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
12 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 79,371 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked on the inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
11 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 79,371 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked on the inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))
- offside front daytime running light not working
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
12 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,445 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2019 18 Jun 202620 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 69,270 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2018 18 Jun 202620 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 69,263 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 65,121 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2017 18 Jun 202629 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 65,121 MI
18 Jun 202614 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,253 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
24 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 60,130 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
24 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,130 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
24 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,357 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2014 18 Jun 202620 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 50,357 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
22 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,067 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
22 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 41,067 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
20 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 40,948 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,712 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 30,712 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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GV08LXW was registered on 2008-04-19
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