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AP08 DJF

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,481 mi
Last recorded97,481 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 DJF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 97,481 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 95,176 miles

Coolant staining around bottom of engine

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Top mount slight play and noisy

Offside Front Top mount noisy

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 91,080 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

coolant staining around bottom of engine

oil on minimum

Fail 10 Jul 2019 91,077 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/15 82V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

coolant staining around bottom of engine

oil on minimum

Pass 5 Jul 2018 86,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm ball-joint cover - weepy

Nearside Front washers feeble

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

Rear nearside and offside brake discs corroding

rear axle beam and brake hose metal ferrules - corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2018 86,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 79,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 79,871 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

exhaust backbox joining clamp missing

Pass 2 Jun 2016 71,547 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim slight distortion

Offside Front inner tyre-wall worn - no evidence of rubbing - possibly run flat

Rear exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorated and exhaust system corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2016 71,547 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated and slight play (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim slight distortion

Offside Front inner tyre-wall worn - no evidence of rubbing - possibly run flat

Rear exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorated and exhaust system corroded

Rear nearside and offside brakes catching - slight bind

Pass 13 Jun 2015 65,256 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2014 57,409 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 44,251 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 34,385 miles

Exhaust flexi section deteriorating

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 27,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F & O/S/F Tyres wearing low on edges

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 27,027 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F & O/S/F Tyres wearing low on edges

O/S/R wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

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

Wipers are starting to judder

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 DJF is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DJF, 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 DJF is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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