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AO08 JUJ

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,142 mi
Last recorded114,142 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 JUJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 114,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 111,570 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 104,461 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 99,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 99,384 miles

Nearside Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated LEAKING (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 95,481 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2022 95,480 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 95,432 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Stone chips across windscreen - all within prescribed limits.

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 91,535 miles

Both front inner brake pads wearing low.

Both front shock absorbers starting to leak.

Heavy corrosion on front and rear coil springs.

Heavy surface corrosion on rear axle by both coil spring mounts.

Heavy wear and scoring to front brake discs.

Just acceptable buckle to N/S front inner wheel rim.

O/S front tyre worn heavily on inner edge - a;most to cord.

Stone chips across windscreen - all within prescribed limits.

Fail 12 Sep 2020 91,503 miles

Emissions not tested Due to excessive exhaust blow. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front to rear and rear sections. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Both front inner brake pads wearing low.

Both front shock absorbers starting to leak.

Heavy corrosion on front and rear coil springs.

Heavy surface corrosion on rear axle by both coil spring mounts.

Heavy wear and scoring to front brake discs.

Just acceptable buckle to N/S front inner wheel rim.

O/S front tyre worn heavily on inner edge - a;most to cord.

Stone chips across windscreen - all within prescribed limits.

Pass 17 Sep 2019 86,817 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 86,812 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 81,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 72,836 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 65,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm also cracked, not exposing inner cords (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 65,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm also cracked, not exposing inner cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 54,186 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2014 47,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

The rear Exhaust Box is corroded.

Pass 29 May 2013 38,669 miles

The front Brake Discs are slightly warped

The rear Exhaust box is corroded.

Fail 29 May 2013 38,669 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

The front Brake Discs are slightly warped

The rear Exhaust box is corroded.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 28,734 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 17,502 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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AO08 JUJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AO08 JUJ, 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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AO08 JUJ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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