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AV08 XRE

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,381 mi
Last recorded113,381 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 XRE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 113,381 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 113,339 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 104,209 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 104,209 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear axle showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 24 Nov 2023 104,118 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 103,097 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 94,769 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 89,880 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 87,004 miles

Back box of exhaust deteriorated.

Both rear tyres cracking between tread.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 May 2019 86,997 miles

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

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

Back box of exhaust deteriorated.

Both rear tyres cracking between tread.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 16 May 2018 81,069 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear ()

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

Rear brake imbalance only just met.

Slight play in nearside front lower suspension ball joint.

Suspension coil springs corroded.

Pass 17 May 2017 75,378 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 26 May 2016 71,323 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Rear section of exhaust corroded.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 63,699 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 54,638 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2013 45,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2012 37,293 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 31,231 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 XRE is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel 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 XRE, 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 XRE is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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