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AP08 DKF

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,724 mi
Last recorded104,724 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 DKF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 104,724 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 90,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 85,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

brake pad warning on, can not see condition of brakes

play in both font top suspension mounts, not excessive

Fail 4 Apr 2023 85,163 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

brake pad warning on, can not see condition of brakes

play in both font top suspension mounts, not excessive

Pass 21 Mar 2022 79,522 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

play in both front top suspension mounts, not excessive

Pass 25 Mar 2021 77,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 71,757 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin will need discs also (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 64,563 miles

Offside Front top mount corroding

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

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 19 Aug 2019 64,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front top mount corroding

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

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 20 Aug 2018 58,467 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 36,674 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 34,895 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)

Rear exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 16 Nov 2016 34,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

Rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 21 Nov 2015 30,038 miles

Rear exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 10 Nov 2015 29,898 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 25,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 20,900 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 16,167 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 11,913 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 DKF is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc 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 AP08 DKF, 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 AP08 DKF registered?

AP08 DKF is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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