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DV08 XYA

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,595 mi
Last recorded67,595 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 67,595 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 64,478 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 61,563 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (2.4.G.2)

cracks in n/s/r tyre

drivers exterior door handle faulty

exhaust corroded

front exhaust bracket corroded

o/s handbrake cable blistered/corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2016 61,563 miles

Braking system leaking both side rear drums/cylinders (3.6.A.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (2.4.G.2)

cracks in n/s/r tyre

drivers exterior door handle faulty

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

front exhaust bracket corroded

o/s handbrake cable blistered/corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 56,019 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 50,599 miles

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

rear silencer outer skin deteriorating

Fail 9 Apr 2014 50,599 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer outer skin deteriorating

Pass 15 Apr 2013 44,682 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 37,210 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 29,922 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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DV08 XYA is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XYA, 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 XYA is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 3 May 2008.

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