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AU08 ZBT

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,197 mi
Last recorded145,197 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 ZBT
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 145,197 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 145,195 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 135,978 miles

Nearside Front Upper slight room in top mount

Offside Front Upper slight room in top mount

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2025 135,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper slight room in top mount

Offside Front Upper slight room in top mount

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2024 121,770 miles

Both front suspension legs have slight lift in the upper mounts

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

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

Light surface corrosion on the rear axle

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2023 120,338 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2022 119,755 miles

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

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

exhaust tail pipe outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2022 119,755 miles

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

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

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

exhaust tail pipe outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2021 119,059 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 119,055 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 106,578 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in both front top suspension mounts.

Slight play in steering rack.

Fail 3 Jul 2019 106,578 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure Centre pipe to front pipe, clamp missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Excessive wear in n/s rack joint. (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 97,634 miles

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded. Engine oil sump heavily corroded.

Fail 3 Jul 2018 97,634 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded. Engine oil sump heavily corroded.

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Rear silencer to centre pipe clamp missing. (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 87,638 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 76,767 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 62,516 miles

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

rear eaxhaust rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2014 51,503 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 4 Jul 2014 51,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2013 40,553 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 30,812 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 19,176 miles

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

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

front discs wearing

Pass 9 Mar 2011 15,812 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 15,812 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

front brake disc's slightly rusty

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 ZBT is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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