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AV08 ZGE

2008 Fiat 500

Black Diesel 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,129 mi
Last recorded65,129 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 ZGE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 65,129 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust casing rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2013 60,753 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 60,753 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 54,332 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 48,073 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 48,073 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 ZGE is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 ZGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV08 ZGE registered?

AV08 ZGE is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is AV08 ZGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 ZGE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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