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DY58 XPE

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,567 mi
Last recorded96,567 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 XPE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2023 96,567 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexie (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle no door handle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axel (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 89,772 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 89,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 82,826 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 74,893 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rear axel (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 71,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

front sub frame and rear axel corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2018 71,494 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 68,486 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 62,000 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 61,996 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 57,274 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 57,274 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 51,389 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 42,383 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2012 34,900 miles

High level brake light not working.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 26,151 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 26,151 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DY58 XPE is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DY58 XPE, 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 DY58 XPE registered?

DY58 XPE is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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