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CY08 DPX

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,063 mi
Last recorded95,063 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 DPX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2022 95,063 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting onto rear of spring mounting cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting cup on rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mounting cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 87,963 miles

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

both rear bump stops adrift in springs

rear suspension arms starting to rust and corrode

Fail 14 Oct 2021 87,962 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear bump stops adrift in springs

rear suspension arms starting to rust and corrode

Pass 12 Oct 2020 82,750 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 82,750 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 77,352 miles

rear axle starting to corrode ( spring location)

rear coil springs starting to corrode

Fail 8 Oct 2019 77,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear axle starting to corrode ( spring location)

rear coil springs starting to corrode

Pass 9 Oct 2018 70,635 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 70,635 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle/rear corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 64,977 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Oct 2017 64,977 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure main unit (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 52,129 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 49,265 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 40,593 miles

rear box on exhayust slightly corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2013 33,612 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 25,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front Brake disc(s) wearing thin

front brake pads only just mot pass at this time! advise attention asap

Pass 28 Apr 2011 16,054 miles

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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CY08 DPX is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CY08 DPX, 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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CY08 DPX is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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