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AU08 ZDC

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

75,673 mi
Last recorded75,673 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 75,673 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 75,673 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 73,886 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 73,012 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axel corroded /spring seats corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 73,012 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axel corroded /spring seats corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 72,229 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 71,310 miles

Nearside rear tyre 2mm

Offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Rear brake imbalance close to limit

Rear springs corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2021 66,781 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 59,884 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 59,884 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 55,468 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 55,468 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 52,414 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

front exhaust mount broken

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 3 Jul 2017 52,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

front exhaust mount broken

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2016 50,230 miles

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

Offside wiper blade split

front exhaust mount broken

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Fail 20 Jun 2016 50,230 miles

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

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

Offside wiper blade split

front exhaust mount broken

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 23 Jun 2015 45,646 miles

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

front exhaust mount broken

rear exhaust clamp missing but still secure and not blowing

rear silencer deteriated

Pass 17 Jun 2014 40,726 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 35,590 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 33,335 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 33,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 26,372 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 20,478 miles

O/S/R Shock absorber top mount deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZDC is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZDC, 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 ZDC registered?

AU08 ZDC is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is AU08 ZDC safe to buy?

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