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AV08 HWK

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,542 mi
Last recorded92,542 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 92,542 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 91,340 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 91,340 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 85,604 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 85,604 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 77,891 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 77,891 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 70,223 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 70,223 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Glow plug warning light on

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 60,577 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 51,313 miles

offside hand brake mounting bracket damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2014 42,388 miles

wear in both front lower suspension arm ball joints(attention recommended)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 31,702 miles

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

front brake pads not visable (inner pad)

low emisions emited (no print out avaliable)

slight noise from front n/s/ brakes

Fail 16 Apr 2013 31,702 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads not visable (inner pad)

low emisions emited (no print out avaliable)

slight noise from front n/s/ brakes

Pass 23 Apr 2012 22,044 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all four tyres starting to crack

Pass 19 Apr 2011 16,629 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 HWK is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 HWK, 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 HWK is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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