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AP08 KME

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,725 mi
Last recorded91,725 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 KME
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 91,725 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 91,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 85,067 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 85,067 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 789,289 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 78,928 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 72,406 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 68,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges 185/55 r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 64,264 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 64,264 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 60,588 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 60,588 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 52,940 miles

rear silencer deteriorating

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 52,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords age cracking (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f tyre wearing low and age cracking

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 9 Jun 2016 46,342 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 46,342 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 37,603 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 34,212 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant leaking from lower part of radiator core

Pass 24 Jun 2013 30,197 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 23,278 miles

both front suspension top mounts have play

both rear shock absorber top suspension mount rubbers perished & seperated

rear exhaust box 1st skin corroding

Pass 21 Jun 2011 15,948 miles

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 KME is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KME, 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 KME is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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