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AV08 RFX

2008 Fiat 500

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,971 mi
Last recorded101,971 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 RFX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 101,971 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 101,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 6 May 2021 98,321 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 98,321 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 93,037 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 92,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Silencer deteriorated

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 92,648 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front & rear (0.1 (d))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both rear upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Silencer deteriorated

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 89,057 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 89,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2017 80,734 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 76,641 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 76,641 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 73,071 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 70,114 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 63,386 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 63,386 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 52,488 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 52,488 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 39,875 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 RFX is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RFX, 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 RFX is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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