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DE08 DXU

2008 Fiat 500

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,168 mi
Last recorded113,168 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 DXU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 113,168 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 113,084 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box has snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 104,475 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 99,558 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From the engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From the gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 99,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From the engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From the gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 98,230 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 97,111 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 95,139 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 95,139 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged cracked around both outer circumferences (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 94,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner/outer edges and heavy cracking/deterioration (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner/outer edges with heavy surface cracking/deterioration (4.1.E.1)

glow plug warning displayed on dashboard display

oil light flashing / oil change warning on dashboard display - oil level OK at time of test

Fail 20 Apr 2018 94,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush detached/dropped (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber detached bush bonding broken and detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner/outer edges and heavy cracking/deterioration (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner/outer edges with heavy surface cracking/deterioration (4.1.E.1)

glow plug warning displayed on dashboard display

oil light flashing / oil change warning on dashboard display - oil level OK at time of test

Pass 3 Apr 2017 92,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre scrubbed off on shoulders

Offside Front Tyre scrubbed off on shoulders

Fail 30 Mar 2017 92,634 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Door handle (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre scrubbed off on shoulders

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre scrubbed off on shoulders

Pass 16 Mar 2016 88,369 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 82,377 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 27 Mar 2014 77,096 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 70,309 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 70,309 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 53,821 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 53,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 37,478 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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DE08 DXU is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DE08 DXU, 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 DE08 DXU registered?

DE08 DXU is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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