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AP08 DXE

2008 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,653 mi
Last recorded104,653 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 DXE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 104,653 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 97,536 miles

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

Coil spring corroded front and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and spring cups corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear high level brake light inop

Fail 19 Jun 2025 97,536 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded front and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and spring cups corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear high level brake light inop

Pass 3 Jul 2024 91,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 91,838 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 89,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

center brake light not working

nearside front brake pad starting to wear

Fail 27 Jun 2023 89,093 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

center brake light not working

nearside front brake pad starting to wear

Pass 16 Sep 2021 80,788 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 80,788 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 78,279 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside door handle broken but still opens door correctly

Fail 29 Sep 2020 78,279 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside door handle broken but still opens door correctly

Pass 22 Aug 2019 69,643 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 60,434 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 52,154 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 48,159 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 41,913 miles

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

rear box corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2015 37,723 miles

discs and pads getting worn

exhaust flex pipe outer skin adrift

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2014 32,688 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 29,800 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2012 22,373 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jun 2012 22,373 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)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2011 14,997 miles

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

front brakes slighly binding on

raer brakes slightly binding on

screw and nail in o/s/r tyre

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 DXE is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DXE, 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 DXE registered?

AP08 DXE is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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