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AU08 ZFR

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

92,908 mi
Last recorded92,908 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 92,908 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 92,505 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 92,192 miles

Offside Rear lamp slightly damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2023 91,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 91,656 miles

Rear suspension areas rusting. Rear brake pipe ferrules rusting.

Pass 19 Jul 2021
Pass 3 Jul 2020 91,227 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 90,985 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 90,689 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 90,284 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 87,154 miles

Nearside Rear Axle Bump Stop Snapped Inside Coil Spring

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

Oil leak Oil Filter

Pass 9 Jul 2015 74,234 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 62,237 miles

Rear Exhaust box in poor condition.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 51,192 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 36,840 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 23,206 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 23,206 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ZFR is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ZFR, 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 ZFR registered?

AU08 ZFR is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is AU08 ZFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 ZFR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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