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AV08 DLY

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,553 mi
Last recorded48,553 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 DLY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 48,553 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 48,553 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 46,185 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SLIGHTLY LEAKING (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Oct 2018 43,691 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive air con (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 43,691 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive air con (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2014 42,229 miles

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

Front tyre treads low inner edges

Pass 1 Mar 2013 34,951 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 27,090 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 18,588 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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AV08 DLY is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AV08 DLY, 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 AV08 DLY registered?

AV08 DLY is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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