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DV08 FWT

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,994 mi
Last recorded71,994 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 FWT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 71,994 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 71,994 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer box (7.1.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 71,994 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

exhaust clamp missing - rear

Pass 23 Mar 2016 63,976 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 54,872 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 45,541 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 45,541 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 36,436 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2013 36,436 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 29,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust back box badly corroded

front brake disc s badly worn and pitted. will require same time as pads

Pass 25 Mar 2011 22,029 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)

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

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

front brake disc s worn

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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DV08 FWT is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DV08 FWT, 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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DV08 FWT is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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