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AP57 MXK

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,228 mi
Last recorded101,228 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 MXK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 101,228 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 101,222 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside DRL NOT WORKING

Pass 27 Jan 2023 96,418 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 93,264 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2022 93,264 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod to rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop adrift

exhaust back box casing corroded

exhaust back box clamp missing

oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2021 90,917 miles

Coolant leak radiator stained ()

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring incorrectly seated

Nearside Track rod inner ball joint slight play

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

Offside Rear Bump stop loose

Pass 25 Jan 2020 87,903 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 83,428 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 23 Jan 2019 83,423 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) play in steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 22 Jan 2018 78,714 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 78,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 74,411 miles

n/s front tyre has small cut on inner side wall

Pass 30 Jan 2016 69,003 miles

heavy surface corrosion to rear silencer box

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 30 Jan 2016 69,003 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)

heavy surface corrosion to rear silencer box

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Jan 2015 64,223 miles

exhaust backbox starting to fall apart

Pass 17 Jan 2014 59,748 miles

heavy surface corrosion to rear silencer box

Pass 29 Jan 2013 55,883 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 48,774 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a cut not in excess of the requirements but deep enough to reach the cords.

Offside rear tyre has a cut not in excess of the requirement but deep enough to reach the cords.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 38,173 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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AP57 MXK is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AP57 MXK, 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 AP57 MXK registered?

AP57 MXK is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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