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DG08 XTT

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

153,886 mi
Last recorded153,886 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 XTT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 153,886 miles

Offside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 153,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/S DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT N/W

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 147,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted INNER RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted INNER RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 144,783 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 144,782 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 140,079 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 140,079 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 127,272 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2017 111,282 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 10 May 2017 100,891 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt sum grease leaking (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 10 May 2017 100,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt sum grease leaking (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm on outer of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2016 78,903 miles

Nearside Front and offside worn on inner edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm on inner and outer of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 56,006 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2015 55,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 37,314 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)

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Apr 2013 26,334 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 17,809 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 17,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 9,792 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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DG08 XTT is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DG08 XTT, 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 DG08 XTT registered?

DG08 XTT is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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