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AO08 WOD

2008 Fiat 500

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,822 mi
Last recorded84,822 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 WOD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 84,822 miles

Boot struts defective.

Both front suspension coil springs corroded.

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 82,514 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 82,508 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2017 75,695 miles

Front wipers smearing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker ()

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

centre to rear box clamp missing

oil / service light on dash

Fail 28 Apr 2017 75,621 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker ()

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

centre to rear box clamp missing

oil / service light on dash

Pass 3 May 2016 65,925 miles

Offside Front tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

exhaust clamp missing

Fail 3 May 2016 65,925 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

exhaust clamp missing

Pass 27 Apr 2015 53,021 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 46,847 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 46,847 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 35,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

both front tyres slightly perished

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Apr 2012 27,777 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)

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

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2012 27,777 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 20,383 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 20,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre has small cut on inner sidewall (no cord showing)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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 WOD is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WOD, 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 WOD is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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