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DG08 XTV

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,496 mi
Last recorded76,496 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 XTV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 76,496 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 76,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 72,104 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 72,104 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 67,182 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 67,182 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2019 59,681 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 59,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2016 58,731 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 54,814 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 58,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 55,130 miles

Both front tyres badly worn inner & outer edges

Drivers door handle damaged/insecure & front bumper trim piece damaged

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 55,048 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres badly worn inner & outer edges

Drivers door handle damaged/insecure & front bumper trim piece damaged

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 47,884 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 44,710 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 44,710 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 41,311 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 34,795 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 XTV is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DG08 XTV, 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 XTV registered?

DG08 XTV is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is DG08 XTV safe to buy?

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