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AV08 EFB

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,796 mi
Last recorded122,796 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 EFB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 122,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension slightly misting

Pass 25 Jun 2015 107,765 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 94,652 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 94,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 88,028 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 70,690 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 70,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 52,486 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to loose shape

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 EFB is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EFB, 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 EFB registered?

AV08 EFB is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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