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AO08 UUZ

2008 Fiat 500

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,855 mi
Last recorded98,855 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 UUZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 98,855 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front daytime running lamp not working

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front daytime running lamp not working

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 98,855 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front daytime running lamp not working

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front daytime running lamp not working

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 95,081 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 95,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 84,859 miles

Rear Exhaust rear silencer poor condition (Corroded).

Fail 7 Jul 2023 84,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust rear silencer poor condition (Corroded).

Pass 3 Nov 2022 80,961 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges and 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake hose insecure (mounting bracket broken)

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

has slight play in steering column universal joint

Fail 31 Oct 2022 80,960 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges and 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake hose insecure (mounting bracket broken)

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 68,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 95,560 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Nov 2020 95,560 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Dec 2019 94,495 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Track rod slight play

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod slight play

Pass 1 Dec 2018 92,898 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 91,147 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 91,145 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 81,602 miles

both rear brake flexi hose pipe brackets broken off axle

Fail 8 Sep 2016 81,570 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both rear brake flexi hose pipe brackets broken off axle

Pass 10 Sep 2015 69,752 miles

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

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

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

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 10 Sep 2015 69,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 10 Jun 2015 69,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 67,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 54,270 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2013 54,266 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 May 2012 48,094 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 48,094 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)

the n/s brake cable securing mount is broken

the rear exhaust box outer skin is in very poor condition

Fail 28 May 2011 34,464 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2011 34,464 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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AO08 UUZ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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