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AP08 UOK

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,482 mi
Last recorded100,482 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 100,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexible coupling (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Day running light not working

Fail 11 Sep 2025 100,482 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexible coupling (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 93,384 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated does not return completely off (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 80,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 65,466 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 63,791 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 60,446 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 58,620 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 58,603 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 23 Apr 2018 56,890 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 51,962 miles

Oil leak ()

suspect dash light faults - further investigation required

Fail 26 Apr 2017 51,962 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment TOP MOUNT (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment TOP MOUNT (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

exhaust front flexi damaged

exhaust mounting bracket debonded

suspect dash light faults - further investigation required

Pass 11 Apr 2016 47,313 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust bracket debonded - still supported

offside front outside door handle insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2015 43,097 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 40,296 miles

front exhaust bracket & clamp corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2013 36,855 miles

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

offside rear brake getting heavy

Fail 26 Jun 2013 36,854 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

offside rear brake getting heavy

Pass 9 Jul 2012 33,254 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 33,252 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 26,531 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 26,531 miles

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

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 UOK 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 71.4%.

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 UOK, 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 UOK is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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