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DBY 938M

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,085 mi
Last recorded18,085 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBY 938M
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine594cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2010 18,085 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

corrosion to front valance outside perscribed area

heavy underseal to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Apr 2009 17,957 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion and hole in nearside front outer sill not within prescribed areas

corrosion and holes in front panel not within prescribed areas

corrosion to offside floor pan

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

dampness to gearbox

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in both front king pins

slight play in nearside steering ball joint

slight play in steering joints

Fail 9 Apr 2009 17,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion and hole in nearside front outer sill not within prescribed areas

corrosion and holes in front panel not within prescribed areas

corrosion to offside floor pan

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

dampness to gearbox

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in both front king pins

slight play in nearside steering ball joint

slight play in steering joints

Pass 19 Mar 2008 17,609 miles

fog lamp not necessary

hazard warning not applicable

rear seatbelt not necessary

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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DBY 938M is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DBY 938M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DBY 938M registered?

DBY 938M is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is DBY 938M safe to buy?

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