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AP08 ZWL

2008 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,269 mi
Last recorded75,269 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 ZWL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 75,269 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 75,212 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 69,071 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop loose

Pass 15 Feb 2017 62,099 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Pass 15 Feb 2016 53,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Inner edge tyre cracked

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 45,865 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 36,811 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 36,811 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front tyres cutting out on inner edges

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2013 35,371 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)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 28,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 28,656 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 24,099 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 ZWL is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP08 ZWL registered?

AP08 ZWL is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 August 2008.

Is AP08 ZWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 ZWL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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