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DL08 YBD

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,785 mi
Last recorded50,785 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 YBD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 50,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 13 Feb 2017 50,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

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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DL08 YBD is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DL08 YBD, 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 DL08 YBD registered?

DL08 YBD is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is DL08 YBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL08 YBD shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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