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DV08 XZA

2008 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,800 mi
Last recorded87,800 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 XZA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 87,800 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

centre stop light inop.

Fail 11 Dec 2017 87,796 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

centre stop light inop.

Pass 6 Dec 2016 82,120 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 78,007 miles

front exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Dec 2015 78,002 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

front exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Dec 2014 56,446 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 56,389 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust corroded

unable to open boot from outer handle

Pass 18 Dec 2013 47,142 miles

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

back box corroded

n/s/r bump stop missing

n/s/r hand brake cable outer cover split

Fail 18 Dec 2013 47,142 miles

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

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

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

back box corroded

n/s/r bump stop missing

n/s/r hand brake cable outer cover split

rear wipper blade split

Pass 28 Feb 2013 38,125 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 31,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

offside washer jet has no spray pattern but provides adequate amount of water to screen

Pass 18 Apr 2011 21,364 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Offside front brake disc slightly corroded.

Fail 11 Apr 2011 21,242 miles

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

Engine breather split.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

Offside front brake disc slightly corroded.

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 XZA is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black 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 DV08 XZA, 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 XZA is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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