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AO08 XRC

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,695 mi
Last recorded86,695 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 XRC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 86,695 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 21 May 2025 80,342 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 80,341 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 75,981 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 62,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 59,035 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 59,032 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside day running light not working

Pass 10 Aug 2020 57,193 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 53,535 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 17 Aug 2018 49,495 miles

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 11 Aug 2017 45,360 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 41,346 miles

rear exhaust box / cover poor condition

Fail 15 Aug 2016 41,346 miles

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

rear exhaust box / cover poor condition

Pass 10 Aug 2015 37,670 miles

both rear tyres perished between tread

fuel / brake pipes covered in trim

Pass 11 Aug 2014 33,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 30,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 25,573 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 25,573 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 21,280 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 XRC is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XRC, 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 XRC registered?

AO08 XRC is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 August 2008.

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