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AV08 RFK

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,544 mi
Last recorded88,544 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 88,544 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 87,605 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 83,174 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 78,381 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 73,196 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on the lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on the lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 70,784 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 64,785 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 61,748 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 58,681 miles

Both headlamps on uppermost set limits

Hub covers fitted

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

Pass 20 May 2016 52,772 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 48,756 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 48,756 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 41,507 miles

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

both front tyres smooth on inner edges,worn close to legal limit

Fail 16 Oct 2013 34,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 34,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2012 24,299 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 18,794 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 18,794 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 RFK is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RFK, 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 RFK registered?

AV08 RFK is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 May 2008.

Is AV08 RFK safe to buy?

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