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AV08 VWB

2008 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,873 mi
Last recorded69,873 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 VWB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 69,873 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 69,872 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 67,407 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 65,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 63,912 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 60,725 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Fail 7 Jun 2022 60,714 miles

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Pass 28 May 2021 58,940 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 58,360 miles

Rear tyre wear uneven both sides

boot lock poor condition

exhaust tail silencer rusty

Fail 22 Jun 2020 58,360 miles

Rear tyre wear uneven both sides

boot lock poor condition

exhaust tail silencer rusty

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 56,636 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front upper strut mount worn

Pass 23 May 2018 55,574 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 55,574 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 52,865 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 52,858 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 47,632 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 42,095 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 42,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 35,455 miles

slight drag n/s/r wheel

Pass 26 Sep 2012 25,451 miles

n/s/front and rear tyres cracking

Fail 24 Sep 2012 25,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

n/s/front and rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 May 2012 24,964 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 18,897 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 18,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 VWB is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VWB, 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 VWB is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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