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DU08 NKL

2008 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,588 mi
Last recorded78,588 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 78,588 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 78,588 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 66,672 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 66,667 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Both rear tyres worn close the tread wear indicators

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 59,831 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 59,829 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 54,037 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 51,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust outer skin is in poor condition.

Pass 16 May 2019 42,301 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin is in poor condition.

Pass 21 May 2018 32,110 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin is in poor condition.

Fail 21 May 2018 32,110 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin is in poor condition.

Pass 26 May 2017 25,505 miles

Rear exhaust silencer casing slightly corroded/deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2016 19,372 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 14,745 miles

Air con fluid leak

Pass 21 May 2014 12,714 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 10,330 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 24 May 2013 10,345 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Pass 15 Jun 2012 7,671 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 6,222 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 NKL is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 NKL, 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 DU08 NKL registered?

DU08 NKL is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is DU08 NKL safe to buy?

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