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AP08 KLX

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

131,853 mi
Last recorded131,853 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 KLX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 131,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 122,453 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 113,214 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 105,342 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 105,342 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 98,510 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 98,450 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged Snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Rusted (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 93,299 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 87,983 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 87,982 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 80,461 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 75,152 miles

Rear silencer delaminating

Pass 18 Nov 2016 69,644 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded/broken

Fail 16 Nov 2016 69,613 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front exhaust bracket corroded/broken

Pass 14 Dec 2015 64,470 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 64,469 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 61,577 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2014 52,983 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 47,390 miles

rear exhaust box outer layer corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2012 35,249 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 25,539 miles

engine breather hose split.

front brake pads low on friction material.

front tyres low on tread.

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 KLX is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KLX, 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 KLX registered?

AP08 KLX is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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