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AR08 JYJ

2008 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,947 mi
Last recorded68,947 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR08 JYJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2018 68,947 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 66,186 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box outer skin corroded,minor leak (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 58,923 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 50,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 41,470 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 35,696 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 28,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight wear on both front brake discs

Pass 2 Mar 2011 22,400 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

heavy underbody mud and dirt to all areas

slight wear on both front brake discs

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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AR08 JYJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AR08 JYJ, 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 AR08 JYJ registered?

AR08 JYJ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is AR08 JYJ safe to buy?

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