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DN08 NBM

2008 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,716 mi
Last recorded99,716 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 NBM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 99,716 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 99,620 miles

oil leak around engine

Fail 7 Apr 2023 99,620 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak around engine

Pass 4 Nov 2022 97,384 miles

oil leak around engine area

Pass 23 Nov 2021 90,349 miles

front discs scored

oil around engine area

suspension parts corroded

very slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 17 Nov 2020 86,195 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 79,962 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 79,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 73,998 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 73,998 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 66,977 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 60,508 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 55,104 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2014 49,858 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 46,053 miles

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

front discs and pads very worn/deteriorated

offside rear tyre has a small cut

Fail 14 Aug 2013 45,963 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front discs and pads very worn/deteriorated

offside rear tyre has a small cut

Pass 7 Sep 2012 42,906 miles

o/s/r wheel binding

Pass 24 May 2011 38,135 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

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 NBM is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NBM, 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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DN08 NBM is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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