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AU58 VHF

2008 Fiat 500

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,216 mi
Last recorded54,216 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 VHF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 54,216 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 54,216 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2025 51,941 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 44,740 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 44,740 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 42,625 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 40,704 miles

Front windscreen slightly damage

Pass 2 Jul 2021 39,716 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 38,973 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 38,957 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 36,682 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly cracked

front windscreen cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2018 34,722 miles

Offside Front wind screen cracked but not in view

Pass 17 Oct 2017 33,607 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 30,877 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 27,205 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 24,241 miles

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 20,393 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 17,211 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 12,840 miles

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

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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AU58 VHF is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU58 VHF?

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What year was AU58 VHF registered?

AU58 VHF is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is AU58 VHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU58 VHF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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