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DN08 HXL

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,106 mi
Last recorded148,106 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 HXL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 148,106 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 138,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 123,300 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 114,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferrul (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 101,675 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 101,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 84,771 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 76,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 7 Feb 2017 76,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2016 68,473 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 58,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust mounting bracket insecure

rear exhaust box very corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2014 51,773 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 20 Feb 2013 45,257 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 38,548 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 38,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low/require checking

Pass 4 Apr 2011 31,583 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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DN08 HXL is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DN08 HXL, 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 DN08 HXL registered?

DN08 HXL is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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