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AV08 HWF

2008 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,867 mi
Last recorded91,867 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 HWF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 91,867 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)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 84,501 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 69,381 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 69,297 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 69,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 15 Jan 2014 65,972 miles

rear box in poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2013 55,579 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

unable to get emmissions reading

Pass 22 Feb 2012 47,753 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 39,619 miles

front brake disks slightly worn and corroded

n/s/r tyre down to 2mm on outer edge

n/s/r tyre out of shape on inner edge slightly

o/s/r shock absorber weaping slightly

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

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 HWF is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HWF, 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 HWF registered?

AV08 HWF is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is AV08 HWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 HWF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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