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DU08 HSZ

2008 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,787 mi
Last recorded75,787 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 HSZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 75,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 70,069 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished

exhaust clamp and back box at rear corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2018 70,069 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre perished

exhaust clamp and back box at rear corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 62,515 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 62,515 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 53,120 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 45,025 miles

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 45,025 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 43,274 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 34,635 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 27,582 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 20,031 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 20,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 11,630 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 HSZ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DU08 HSZ, 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 HSZ registered?

DU08 HSZ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is DU08 HSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU08 HSZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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