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AP08 DJD

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

122,111 mi
Last recorded122,111 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 DJD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 122,111 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 115,158 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 107,893 miles

front stabiliser bar corroded offside

oil sump corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2024 107,888 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

front stabiliser bar corroded offside

oil sump corroded

Pass 5 May 2023

Coil spring corroded offside rear and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 105,257 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 103,258 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 102,425 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 102,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 97,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 97,532 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 91,431 miles

rear park brake only just met requirment

Fail 27 Feb 2018 91,425 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

rear park brake only just met requirment

Pass 7 Mar 2017 87,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

parking brake is poor and has only just met requirment

Fail 6 Mar 2017 87,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

parking brake is poor and has only just met requirment

Pass 15 Mar 2016 82,186 miles

Internal adjuster moved from 3 to 0 to recheck headlamp alignment.

Nearside Front Shock absorber misting

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted preventing full inspection of adult belt.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber misting

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside mainbeam bulb fitted incorrectly.

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 82,185 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Internal adjuster moved from 3 to 0 to recheck headlamp alignment.

Nearside Front Shock absorber misting

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. ADJUSTED (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted preventing full inspection of adult belt.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber misting

Offside Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTED (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside mainbeam bulb fitted incorrectly.

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 70,469 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 70,469 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 56,037 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 53,710 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 48,253 miles

n/s/r wheel rim is slighly out of shape causing slight distortion

rear exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2011 44,160 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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AP08 DJD is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AP08 DJD, 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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AP08 DJD is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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