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DU58 VXZ

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,823 mi
Last recorded83,823 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 VXZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 83,823 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 83,823 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 77,582 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 77,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer ball joint . (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush . (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear brake dragging on slightly .

Pass 25 Apr 2016 69,628 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 69,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 57,944 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)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 57,944 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 50,919 miles

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2013 42,729 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 34,091 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 34,091 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 25,691 miles

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

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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DU58 VXZ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DU58 VXZ, 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 DU58 VXZ registered?

DU58 VXZ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 September 2008.

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