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AP08 DXD

2008 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,696 mi
Last recorded35,696 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 DXD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 35,696 miles

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

boot not opening from handle

headlamps deteriorated

underside corroded

Fail 6 May 2026 35,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

boot not opening from handle

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2025 34,896 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamps deteriorated

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

underside components corroded

Pass 3 May 2024 34,110 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamps deteriorated

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

Pass 22 May 2023 33,079 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 31,924 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slight wear on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both have slight surface cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear beam axle has surface corrosion

Pass 6 May 2021 31,327 miles

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

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

headlamps deteriorated

suspension top mounts noisy both front

Fail 30 Apr 2021 31,282 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

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

headlamps deteriorated

suspension top mounts noisy both front

Pass 18 May 2020 29,865 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides upper (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 28,923 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 28,236 miles

rear exhaust silencer rusting

slight play in offside front top mount

Pass 23 May 2017 26,829 miles

exhaust system rusting

Pass 27 May 2016 25,482 miles

rear silencer rusty

Pass 26 May 2015 24,414 miles

rear silencer rusting

Pass 29 May 2014 23,085 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 21,698 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 19,960 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2011 14,643 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

under tray fitted covering major components

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 DXD is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DXD, 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 DXD registered?

AP08 DXD is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is AP08 DXD safe to buy?

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