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AU08 NXO

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,366 mi
Last recorded98,366 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 98,366 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 31 May 2018 98,364 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front top suspension mount slightly grabbing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 30 Oct 2017 91,652 miles

Front brake pads low

Pass 22 Oct 2016 79,972 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 79,972 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 69,208 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 58,219 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 58,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 47,432 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 47,432 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 May 2013 44,716 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 20 May 2013 44,716 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2012 33,811 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 33,811 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 27,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 NXO is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NXO, 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 NXO registered?

AU08 NXO is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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