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AP08 DXA

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,078 mi
Last recorded91,078 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 DXA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 91,078 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 86,573 miles

Rear Axle corroded

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 86,572 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Axle corroded

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 84,119 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 81,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 77,149 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 73,675 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 67,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 67,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 59,977 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 50,914 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 50,260 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Pass 7 Mar 2016 48,531 miles

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

all tyres cracking up in deep part of tread

exhaust corroding

nearside front of vehicle damaged

oil leak

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 7 Mar 2016 48,531 miles

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both rear (2.6.1)

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

all tyres cracking up in deep part of tread

exhaust corroding

nearside front of vehicle damaged

oil leak

rear brake discs badly corroded on inner and outer contact areas

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 12 Mar 2015 47,622 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 44,467 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 36,893 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 19 Jun 2013 36,893 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2012 30,463 miles

rear exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2011 22,485 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs lipped

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 DXA is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DXA, 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 DXA is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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