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DA08 GXF

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,377 mi
Last recorded56,377 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 GXF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 56,377 miles

Exhaust Centre and Backbox corroded

Nearside Outer door handle loose

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has deep cracks in tread

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 46,466 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 46,466 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 44,760 miles

exhaust back box heavily corroded

high level brake light inop

osr tyre cracked + perished

Fail 28 May 2015 44,760 miles

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

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

exhaust back box heavily corroded

high level brake light inop

osf strut top bearing 'notchy'

osr tyre cracked + perished

Pass 23 May 2014 36,926 miles

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)

exhaust back box outer skin badly corroded

Pass 17 May 2013 30,025 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 30,025 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 23,465 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 17,334 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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DA08 GXF is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White 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 DA08 GXF, 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 DA08 GXF registered?

DA08 GXF is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is DA08 GXF safe to buy?

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