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AU08 LFG

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,549 mi
Last recorded145,549 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 LFG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 145,549 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens opered (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear and n\s\f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both sides light is dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross mamber area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 145,533 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens opered (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear and n\s\f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both sides light is dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross mamber area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 140,479 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 140,350 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2021 140,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 137,394 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2019 137,394 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2017 125,111 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 117,455 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 117,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 116,100 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 113,724 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 113,724 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 92,552 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 71,207 miles

EXHAUST FLEXI DETERIATED

FRONT DISCS WORN

NEARSIDE REAR BUMP STOP MISSING

Fail 2 Jun 2012 70,563 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

NEARSIDE REAR BUMP STOP MISSING

FRONT DISCS WORN

EXHAUST FLEXI DETERIATED

Pass 2 Jun 2011 54,629 miles

offside & nearside rear brake flexible pipe mounting brackets fractured & adrift

offside & nearside rear handbrake cable mounting brackets fractured & adrift

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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AU08 LFG is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AU08 LFG, 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 AU08 LFG registered?

AU08 LFG is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is AU08 LFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 LFG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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