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DK08 YBV

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,366 mi
Last recorded85,366 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 YBV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 85,366 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 82,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 74,282 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 62,360 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 61,349 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 58,937 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 49,807 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 49,806 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 46,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust rear box protective cover corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 42,871 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 42,868 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 38,141 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 35,049 miles

nearside handbrake cable insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2011 29,804 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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DK08 YBV is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DK08 YBV, 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 DK08 YBV registered?

DK08 YBV is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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The MOT history for DK08 YBV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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