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YP08 DKA

2008 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,695 mi
Last recorded68,695 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 DKA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 68,695 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 68,695 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 66,561 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (2.4.C.3c)

back box outer skin corroded

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2017 66,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush seperated (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (2.4.C.3c)

back box outer skin corroded

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 60,962 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 2 Jun 2016 60,962 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 11 Jun 2015 55,812 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 51,884 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 51,884 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 31,658 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 14,087 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 12,229 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 12,229 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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YP08 DKA is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,368cc 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 YP08 DKA, 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 YP08 DKA registered?

YP08 DKA is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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