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DG08 XUC

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,281 mi
Last recorded53,281 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 XUC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 53,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust baffle noise

handbrake travel near limit

Pass 9 Mar 2018 48,924 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened outer cable casing (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 48,924 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened outer cable casing (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 45,947 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 42,903 miles

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

under side of vehicle very muddy and wet

Fail 5 Mar 2016 42,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

under side of vehicle very muddy and wet

Pass 17 Mar 2015 38,284 miles

Centre exhaust clamp missing but system adequately supported

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

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 34,095 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 27,337 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 27,180 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 20,466 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 20,465 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 14,686 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and a small cut to inner side wall.

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 XUC is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 XUC, 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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DG08 XUC is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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