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DX08 DXN

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,931 mi
Last recorded90,931 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 DXN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 90,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2024 80,928 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Offside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on suspension and braking

Pass 16 Sep 2022 78,851 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 75,047 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 68,382 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2019 66,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2019 66,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

twp park brake brackets broken

Pass 31 Aug 2018 59,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 57,023 miles

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

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

Offside Rear OUTER WALL STARTING TO SEPERATE

Pass 22 Aug 2016 55,059 miles

EXHAUST REAR BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Fail 22 Aug 2016 55,057 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush REAR BUSH (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush REAR BUSH (2.5.A.1c)

EXHAUST REAR BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 21 Aug 2015 52,186 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 48,903 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 37,645 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 23,439 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 8,909 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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DX08 DXN is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 DX08 DXN, 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 DX08 DXN registered?

DX08 DXN is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is DX08 DXN safe to buy?

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