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AU58 VEF

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,177 mi
Last recorded115,177 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 VEF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 115,177 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section by clap (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sill dented in

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from the back of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak on the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 115,177 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification Incorrect bolts fitted and movement in the top bolt (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake hose snapped by nut (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section by clap (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sill dented in

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from the back of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak on the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 113,909 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Both nearside an offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Rear Coil spring corroded Very poor condition (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 106,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 106,408 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 105,958 miles

Central Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users slight blue smoke during first acceleration (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2021 105,958 miles

Central Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users slight blue smoke during first acceleration (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2020 105,958 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated [corroded[

Pass 5 Apr 2019 97,516 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 90,137 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 74,166 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 74,165 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 67,054 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 55,327 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 44,873 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 40,015 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 33,571 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 27,045 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r shocker absorber upper bush split

o/s/r shock absorber upper bush split

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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AU58 VEF is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AU58 VEF, 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 AU58 VEF registered?

AU58 VEF is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 October 2008.

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