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AO08 KDJ

2008 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,923 mi
Last recorded133,923 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 KDJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 133,923 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake cables slightly insecure.

Nearside front driving light inoperative.

Rear shock bushes deteriorated.

Fail 6 Dec 2021 133,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake cables slightly insecure.

Nearside front driving light inoperative.

Rear shock bushes deteriorated.

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 123,000 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 117,569 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 115,270 miles

Nearside Front inner cv boot leak

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 111,667 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 105,773 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm and bald on inside edge

exhaust blow at front

high level stop lamp not working

osr hand brake cable/brake flexi hose mount corroded and adrift

osr tyre perished and split

windscreen chipped

Pass 30 Mar 2015 93,776 miles

chip /crack in windscreen

ns outer door handle slightly insecure

os outer door handle slightly insecure

Fail 20 Mar 2015 93,561 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front top shock mounts have play /lift

both sides rear top shock absorber bushes worn

chip /crack in windscreen

ns outer door handle slightly insecure

nsf rear wishbone bush becoming unbonded

os outer door handle slightly insecure

os wiper blade split

Pass 14 Mar 2014 80,792 miles

both front rear wishbone bushes split

osf top shock has slight play

Fail 14 Mar 2014 80,792 miles

Nearside Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

both front rear wishbone bushes split

osf top shock has slight play

Pass 28 Mar 2013 66,927 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 66,647 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside rear bump stop broken

Pass 23 Mar 2012 52,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2012 52,315 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2011 39,341 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 39,339 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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 KDJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KDJ, 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 AO08 KDJ registered?

AO08 KDJ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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