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AV08 HWU

2008 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,100 mi
Last recorded116,100 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 116,100 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Non-obligatory mirror slightly loose

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

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

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

Rear Axle Beam corroded

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 100,813 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 99,753 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 May 2022 99,753 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 98,820 miles

NSF outer sill is damaged

Fail 7 Nov 2020 98,820 miles

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

NSF outer sill is damaged

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 96,149 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front outer sill damaged slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2018 93,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear tyre slight cuts to side wall

both sides front tyres worn smooth on inner edge

fuel filter housing damp

Pass 25 Apr 2017

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both tyres worn slightly on inner edges

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 89,233 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 83,404 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 83,404 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 77,671 miles

center to rear box clamp missing on exhaust

n/s/f sill slightly damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2013 66,923 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 66,680 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 55,195 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 43,787 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

slight damage on n/s/f outer sill

Pass 28 Apr 2010 29,678 miles

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

n/s outer sill damaged

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 HWU is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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