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AX08 DTY

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,680 mi
Last recorded139,680 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 DTY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 139,680 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all 4 tyres bold to the edge.

Pass 25 Jun 2016 123,205 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 119,045 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished

rear exhaust has a slight blow

nearside front headlamp beam image poor

Fail 18 Jun 2014 95,412 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Jun 2014 95,412 miles

offside rear tyre perished

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Jun 2013 72,586 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 51,401 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)

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2012 51,395 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2011 28,608 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 28,607 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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AX08 DTY is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AX08 DTY, 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 AX08 DTY registered?

AX08 DTY is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is AX08 DTY safe to buy?

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