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DS57 BMZ

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,782 mi
Last recorded73,782 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 BMZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 73,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 66,763 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 61,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on its edges advise to have tracking checked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 56,867 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 51,664 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 39,629 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2014 34,915 miles

exhust box deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2014 34,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhust box deterioarted

Pass 12 Jan 2013 29,990 miles

both front discs wearing thin and corroding

exhuast bck box deteriorted

Pass 14 Jan 2012 24,944 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 20,114 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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DS57 BMZ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DS57 BMZ, 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 DS57 BMZ registered?

DS57 BMZ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is DS57 BMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS57 BMZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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