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AV08 VXE

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

82,315 mi
Last recorded82,315 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 82,315 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 May 2026 82,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 24 May 2025 79,309 miles
Fail 24 May 2025 79,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 78,193 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 78,191 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 May 2023 76,885 miles

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

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

exhaust system very corroded

nearside top mount has slight upper movement

Fail 23 May 2023 76,885 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust system very corroded

nearside top mount has slight upper movement

Pass 24 May 2022 70,960 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2022 70,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 65,205 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2021 65,205 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2020 58,610 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2019 48,782 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 48,782 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 39,798 miles

Rear exhaust system box and outer skins rusty and cracking up

Pass 2 Sep 2016 32,957 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 32,957 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner and outer edges (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner and outer edges (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner and outer edges (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2015 27,498 miles

near side front tyre getting low starting to crack on outer edge

near side rear tyre getting low starting to crack on outer edge

off side front tyre getting low starting to crack on outer edge

off side rear tyre getting low starting to crack on outer edge

Pass 16 Apr 2014 21,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 19,037 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded and has a very slight blow

Pass 10 May 2012 16,278 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 13,222 miles

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 VXE is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VXE, 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 VXE registered?

AV08 VXE is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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