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DN08 ZVK

2008 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,018 mi
Last recorded77,018 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 ZVK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 77,018 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner brake pads getting close to warning wire. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gear box/n/s drive shaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear coil spring mountings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 77,018 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end boot perished split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner brake pads getting close to warning wire. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gear box/n/s drive shaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear coil spring mountings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 66,874 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad worn at an angle. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad worn at an angle. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s front daytime running light not working.

rear axle corroding (spring mountings)

Pass 24 Oct 2018 55,123 miles

both front wiper lightly smearing screen.

n/s front main beam head light slightly loose.

o/s rear tyre slightly out of shape.

rear exhaust hitting fuel tank heat shield.

Fail 24 Oct 2018 55,123 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front wiper lightly smearing screen.

n/s front main beam head light slightly loose.

o/s rear tyre slightly out of shape.

rear exhaust hitting fuel tank heat shield.

Pass 26 Oct 2017 44,366 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 44,366 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 33,627 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer and inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer and inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 33,627 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer and inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer and inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 21,902 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 20,422 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 20,420 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)

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2015 19,005 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 17,774 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 13,703 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 13,703 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

rear exhaust corrsion

Pass 9 May 2012 10,559 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 8,704 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 ZVK is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DN08 ZVK, 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 ZVK is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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