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AV08 HWR

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

152,086 mi
Last recorded152,086 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 152,086 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 149,164 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 147,525 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 147,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 144,539 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 140,270 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 133,908 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 126,264 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 116,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 103,036 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 90,813 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 75,932 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 60,967 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 47,498 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust system corroding slightly on rear backbox outer skin

front discs corroded and worn

n/s/f tyre down to 2mm

o/s/f tyre down to 3mm

rear washer not working

Pass 30 Mar 2011 33,947 miles

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

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 HWR is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 HWR, 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 HWR registered?

AV08 HWR is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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