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DA08 TYF

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,607 mi
Last recorded98,607 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 TYF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 98,607 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 98,607 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 86,892 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 86,887 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 77,370 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 77,113 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

N/s/rear tyre punctured

O/s/rear tyre has been run flat

Pass 5 Jul 2017 64,640 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 64,640 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 44,396 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 22,355 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 22,350 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 19,969 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)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 17,252 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 14,778 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 12,155 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 TYF is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TYF, 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 TYF registered?

DA08 TYF is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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