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DF57 ATU

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,581 mi
Last recorded89,581 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF57 ATU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 89,581 miles

Nearside Front coil spring knocking

Fail 7 Apr 2018 89,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring knocking

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge bald

Pass 4 Feb 2015 85,348 miles

daytime running lights inoperative

Fail 2 Feb 2015 85,348 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

daytime running lights inoperative

Pass 20 Jan 2014 77,763 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 77,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 66,619 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 66,431 miles

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 49,574 miles

9% imballance front brakes

REQUIRES OIL CHANGE WARNING LIGHT ON

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake hose and hand brake bracket broken both components secured with clips

brake pads 75% worn discs worn slightly

front tyres worn on edges n/s has cut in wall

rear silencer corroded

slight oil leak engine

Fail 13 Jan 2012 49,574 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

9% imballance front brakes

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake hose and hand brake bracket broken both components secured with clips

brake pads 75% worn discs worn slightly

front tyres worn on edges n/s has cut in wall

rear silencer corroded

slight oil leak engine

Pass 20 Jan 2011 39,848 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

o/s door outer handle broken

o/s/r outer tyre edge worn

Fail 20 Jan 2011 39,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

o/s door outer handle broken

o/s drive light not working

o/s/r outer tyre edge worn

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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DF57 ATU is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DF57 ATU, 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 DF57 ATU registered?

DF57 ATU is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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