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DU08 FTX

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

83,958 mi
Last recorded83,958 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 FTX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 83,958 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 81,694 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 78,098 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 74,474 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front subframe slightly corroded

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Mar 2021 70,795 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 67,920 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 65,696 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 62,174 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 62,121 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 57,652 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 53,524 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 50,622 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 47,439 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 41,685 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 33,833 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 25,566 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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DU08 FTX is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DU08 FTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU08 FTX registered?

DU08 FTX is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is DU08 FTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU08 FTX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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