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DK58 NFJ

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,776 mi
Last recorded88,776 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK58 NFJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 88,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 88,772 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2024 88,725 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2023 83,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

non obligatory day time running lamp n/s inop

Pass 1 Oct 2022 78,077 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 78,077 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 73,269 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexy pipe split rear silencer outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 70,137 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 66,592 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not to excess

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 65,419 miles

back box corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2018 65,419 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

back box corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2017 64,507 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre perishing and wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 3 Sep 2016 58,735 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Sep 2015 55,214 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 55,214 miles

Nearside Brake cable knotted parking brake (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

3 exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 26 May 2015 50,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 35,619 miles

exhaust flexible joint and backbox slightly deteriorated. front exhaust support bracket excessively corroded.

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 30 May 2014 35,616 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)

exhaust flexible joint and backbox slightly deteriorated. front exhaust support bracket excessively corroded.

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2013 28,240 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 25,746 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 22,197 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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DK58 NFJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DK58 NFJ, 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 DK58 NFJ registered?

DK58 NFJ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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