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DV08 FXG

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,033 mi
Last recorded70,033 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 FXG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2020 70,033 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front & rear Also back box outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 6 Jun 2019 57,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Passenger door handle loose/damaged but secure and door opens from inside and outside at time of test.

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drivers Door handle loose/damaged but secure and door opens from inside and outside at time of test.

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive structural strength not significantly reducing at time of test (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear All Rear Underside corroded in suspension components, Exhaust system, etc. but not considered excessive at time of test

Fail 4 Jun 2019 57,313 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Passenger door handle loose/damaged but secure and door opens from inside and outside at time of test.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drivers Door handle loose/damaged but secure and door opens from inside and outside at time of test.

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive structural strength not significantly reducing at time of test (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear All Rear Underside corroded in suspension components, Exhaust system, etc. but not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 17 Apr 2018 48,775 miles

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

Front exhaust clamp broken, system still supported

Front exhaust mesh area deteriorated

Metal object in n/s front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nails ()

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer casing deteriorated

Rear silencer joint clamp broken

Fail 17 Apr 2018 48,775 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front exhaust clamp broken, system still supported

Front exhaust mesh area deteriorated

Metal object in n/s front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nails ()

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer casing deteriorated

Rear silencer joint clamp broken

Pass 19 Apr 2017 43,111 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2016 36,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking in tread. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking in tread. (4.1.E.1)

exhaust silencer is corroding badly.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 31,765 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 27,065 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 22,573 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 18,271 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 13,880 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges still just legal

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 FXG is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DV08 FXG, 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 FXG is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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