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AO08 KCN

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,643 mi
Last recorded96,643 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 96,643 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

o/s/f shock absorber corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2023 96,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

clutch fluid low

coolant low

o/s/f shock absorber corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2022 88,235 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 86,403 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Dec 2021 86,401 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2020 78,574 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 78,574 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 65,539 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 60,054 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 53,077 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Mar 2017 53,070 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 44,310 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust mounts slightly perished

Fail 24 Mar 2016 44,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear exhaust mounts slightly perished

Pass 27 Mar 2015 33,472 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust corroded in places

Fail 27 Mar 2015 33,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust corroded in places

rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Mar 2014 24,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust is corroded

small coolent leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 21,472 miles

Check engine lamp illuminated

Rear exhaust showing slight deterioration

Pass 27 Mar 2012 17,989 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 17,988 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 14,006 miles

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

n/s handbrake cable outer casing split

o/s handbrake cable outer casing starting to split

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 KCN is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KCN, 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 KCN is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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