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D4 XRA

2008 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,711 mi
Last recorded36,711 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 XRA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 36,711 miles

Rear axle corrosion

Fail 10 Apr 2026 36,711 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2025 31,231 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 31,231 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak flexi joint leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe/flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe at wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 27,280 miles

Offside Rear tyure has crackin g to outer shoulder

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear hatch door not opening from outside

Fail 10 Apr 2024 27,276 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyure has crackin g to outer shoulder

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear hatch door not opening from outside

Pass 10 Apr 2023 24,797 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 24,794 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 21,735 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 21,735 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 19,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 19,423 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 18,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 16,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 13,565 miles

Central Front crank case breather hose badly split

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at spring hanger (2.4.G.1)

Rear tyres badly perished near through to cords

Fail 22 Mar 2018 13,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Central Front crank case breather hose badly split

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at spring hanger (2.4.G.1)

Rear tyres badly perished near through to cords

Pass 22 Mar 2017 11,619 miles

Central Front tyre outer side wall is damaged

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall is damaged

Rear exhaust system is deteriorated slightly

Fail 13 Mar 2017 11,570 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Central Front tyre outer side wall is damaged

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall is damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust system is deteriorated slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2016 9,932 miles

Offside Front brake disc inner surface is corroded and pitted

Offside Front brake is binding on slightly

Offside Front tyre is damaged on it's outer side wall

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 7,497 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 4,461 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013

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

both front wipers juddering slightly but still clearing screen

unable to read mileage

Pass 20 Mar 2012 2,090 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 1,538 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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D4 XRA is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D4 XRA, 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 D4 XRA registered?

D4 XRA is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is D4 XRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D4 XRA shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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