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AU08 ZBN

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,141 mi
Last recorded87,141 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 ZBN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 87,141 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 87,141 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre to rear joint corroded and coming away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 85,498 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both parking brake cables (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 83,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 81,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 81,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 78,349 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides drop link ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread top edge cracked but still clear (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 May 2021 76,452 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 75,247 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 May 2020 75,246 miles

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

Valve stem seriously damaged both front (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 73,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

driving lights not working

offside rear tyre slightly feathering on inner edge

slight damage on front registration plate

Pass 21 Jun 2018 71,624 miles

driving lights not working

front registration plate damaged

offside rear tyre slightly feathering on inner edge

Fail 19 Jun 2018 71,622 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

driving lights not working

front registration plate damaged

offside rear tyre slightly feathering on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2017 68,391 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 64,695 miles

Front inner discs corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 63,987 miles

corrosion starting on rear spring locations

slight play in off side front lower ball joint

small exhaust blow at font of system

Pass 25 Mar 2015 56,869 miles

both front tyres worn to legal limit and worn smooth on inner edges, no inner construction showing, advise replacement ASAP

exhaust system deteriorated at front flexi andd rear box, advise replacement soon

offside front wiper arm linkage worn

Fail 25 Mar 2015 56,869 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

both front tyres worn to legal limit and worn smooth on inner edges, no inner construction showing, advise replacement ASAP

exhaust system deteriorated at front flexi andd rear box, advise replacement soon

offside front wiper arm linkage worn

Pass 31 Mar 2014 54,038 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 46,472 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 37,045 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 27,708 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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AU08 ZBN is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AU08 ZBN, 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 ZBN registered?

AU08 ZBN is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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