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YR08 DGU

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

26,552 mi
Last recorded26,552 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 DGU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2019 26,552 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working and offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed behind rear seat (7.1.2 (c))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Daytime running lamps inoperative

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlight aim internal adjuster inoperative.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Plug ands terminals melted off rear of offside light unit.

Pass 28 Sep 2018 20,811 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 20,581 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 13,950 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 67,250 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 67,164 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 61,105 miles

exhaust system corroded but not blowing or insecure

Fail 27 Mar 2014 61,105 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on tread 3 mm

exhaust system corroded but not blowing or insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2013 54,135 miles

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust centre and rear sections coroded

Fail 26 Mar 2013 54,135 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust centre and rear sections coroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 47,794 miles

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

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

bonnet dented

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2011 37,980 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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YR08 DGU is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YR08 DGU, 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 YR08 DGU registered?

YR08 DGU is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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