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AV08 HVZ

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,546 mi
Last recorded87,546 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 87,546 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 87,546 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 84,166 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 84,153 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 84,143 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 83,370 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 77,809 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 77,809 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 74,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 74,762 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 69,021 miles

Front exhaust flexi slight blow and deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread and nail in tread

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 62,746 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 62,587 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 53,747 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 48,568 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 48,568 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 46,911 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2014 42,707 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 42,697 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

osr shock absorber seeping oil

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2013 39,258 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2012 33,932 miles

both rear upper shocker bushes worn

Fail 27 Mar 2012 33,928 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both rear upper shocker bushes worn

Pass 28 Mar 2011 29,363 miles

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

both front brake disc,s on inner faces very pitted

Fail 24 Mar 2011 29,335 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front brake disc,s on inner faces very pitted

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 HVZ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AV08 HVZ, 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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AV08 HVZ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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