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DF08 LBA

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,891 mi
Last recorded68,891 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 LBA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 68,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 58,781 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 52,365 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 52,365 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 50,960 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 48,249 miles

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres cracked

Fail 25 Oct 2016 48,249 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres cracked

Pass 3 Nov 2015 48,147 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 43,198 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 43,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 34,394 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 29,960 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2011 23,156 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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DF08 LBA is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DF08 LBA, 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 DF08 LBA registered?

DF08 LBA is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 August 2008.

Is DF08 LBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF08 LBA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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