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AO58 APY

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,568 mi
Last recorded49,568 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 APY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 49,568 miles

Drivers door handle defective but functional

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 28 Jan 2025 48,691 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside drivers door outer handle defective but functional

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 47,573 miles

All exhaust corroded but supported.

Front and rear all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55r15 Dot 48/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 20/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 48/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 19/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Dec 2022 46,794 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 29 Dec 2022 46,793 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2021 46,583 miles

exhaust tailbox deteriorated

Fail 5 Aug 2021 46,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

exhaust tailbox deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2020 46,011 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 44,503 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 39,496 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear road springs corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 35,190 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front brake discs lipped

Pass 26 Sep 2016 32,998 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 30,339 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 27,977 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 18,529 miles

rear exhaust box outer layer corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2013 18,529 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box outer layer corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2012 17,584 miles

N/s/r shock absorber top rubber mount splitting

O/s/r shock absorber top rubber mount split

front top suspension mounts have slight play

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2011 14,256 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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AO58 APY is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AO58 APY, 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 AO58 APY registered?

AO58 APY is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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