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DS08 BKL

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,999 mi
Last recorded138,999 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 BKL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2017 138,999 miles

n/s/f link bar ball joint dust cover has a pin hole

parking brake travel just met criteria

Pass 4 Jul 2016 131,796 miles

Advise emissions too low to register a result

Advise exhaust centre clamp deteriorated

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 131,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported by sub frame mounting (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Advise emissions too low to register a result

Advise exhaust centre clamp deteriorated

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 122,026 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 121,949 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 109,019 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 95,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 80,032 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 80,032 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

driver's door handle slightly insecure but still working correctly

Pass 25 Jun 2011 60,132 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 59,836 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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DS08 BKL is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DS08 BKL, 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 DS08 BKL registered?

DS08 BKL is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is DS08 BKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS08 BKL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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