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DU08 OJX

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,575 mi
Last recorded56,575 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 OJX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 56,575 miles

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

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

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

Rear Seats covered in dog sheet

Fail 29 Oct 2018 56,571 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Seats covered in dog sheet

Pass 28 Oct 2017 52,117 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 46,965 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 41,479 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 30,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2013 25,026 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2012 21,285 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2011 17,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges to 2mm

front wiper blades split at end

play in offside front ball joint

req. engine oil top up

Fail 28 Oct 2011 17,000 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges to 2mm

front wiper blades split at end

req. engine oil top up

Pass 15 Feb 2011 14,300 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 OJX is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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