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AV08 OVR

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,272 mi
Last recorded80,272 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 OVR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 80,272 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle has surface rust developing

Fail 26 Jun 2026 80,268 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle has surface rust developing

Pass 25 Jun 2025 78,906 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 78,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi hose (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2024 76,610 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 76,610 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 74,567 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 73,469 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 73,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ARM ..BACK BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ARM BACK BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 68,524 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 64,899 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside door outer handle slightly defective

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 57,261 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 45,835 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 40,225 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 13 Apr 2016 34,974 miles

offside front lower ball joint worn

Pass 14 Apr 2015 29,840 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 27,653 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 27,653 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 24,562 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 20,901 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 15,861 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 3 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 OVR is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OVR, 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 OVR registered?

AV08 OVR is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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The MOT history for AV08 OVR shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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