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AU58 WHJ

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

90,508 mi
Last recorded90,508 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 WHJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2024 90,508 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 84,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 84,048 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 83,978 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 83,972 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak FLEXI (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak REAR BOX (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened TOP MOUNTING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 78,887 miles

Central full exhaust in poor condition

rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2021 72,068 miles

Coil spring corroded Near and Offside heavily (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

screen washers weak

Fail 2 Aug 2021 72,066 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Coil spring corroded Near and Offside heavily (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

screen washers weak

Pass 30 Jul 2020 66,503 miles

Coil spring corroded Near and Offside, front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside discs heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front washer operates both the rear and front washer at the same time, causing the front washers to become weak

park brake leaver has a lot of travel

Pass 20 Jul 2019 61,183 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL PADS GETTING LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush REAR SHOCK BUSHES SPLINTING (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 51,667 miles

Offside Rear 1/4 bodywork damage

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut/leg mount lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box and flex sections deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2018 51,667 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Near and Offside shock/damper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Near and Offside 195/45/16Vxl (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush detached from pin (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut/leg mount lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 1/4 bodywork damage

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box and flex sections deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2017 43,261 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Near and Offside 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside lips inner and outer (3.5.1i)

body damage offside rear 1/4

exhaust flexi and back box deteriorated

Fail 1 Aug 2017 43,261 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Near and Offside 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside lips inner and outer (3.5.1i)

body damage offside rear 1/4

exhaust flexi and back box deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2016 34,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2016 34,001 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

water in boot

Pass 4 Aug 2015 28,431 miles

rear silencer corroding.

Fail 3 Aug 2015 28,427 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear silencer corroding.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 25,835 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 18,895 miles

1. Exhuast rear box starting to corrode.

Pass 31 May 2012 14,079 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 9,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 9,764 miles

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 WHJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 AU58 WHJ, 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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AU58 WHJ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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