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A13 SBX

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,546 mi
Last recorded89,546 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 SBX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 89,546 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front door handle loose

Fail 13 Sep 2018 89,499 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear brake discs corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 79,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 79,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 73,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 64,407 miles

Engine managment light on

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2014 52,744 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 47,680 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 39,069 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 30,559 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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A13 SBX is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A13 SBX, 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 A13 SBX registered?

A13 SBX is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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