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AP08 DWU

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,079 mi
Last recorded113,079 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 113,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 113,071 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 99,886 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 99,855 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 98,020 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 94,611 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 91,800 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 91,800 miles

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

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

Nearside D.R.L not working

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handrake imballanced

Fail 20 Jun 2018 91,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front day time running lamp inoporative

Pass 20 Jun 2017 84,070 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

n/s handbrake cable mounting bracket broken

n/s/f day running light not working

Fail 19 Jun 2017 84,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

n/s handbrake cable mounting bracket broken

n/s/f day running light not working

Pass 24 Jun 2016 72,426 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 72,376 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 62,887 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 54,749 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 43,116 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 34,085 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 25,182 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 25,141 miles

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

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 DWU is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 DWU, 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 DWU is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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