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AV57 PVW

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

99,531 mi
Last recorded99,531 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 PVW
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 99,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 99,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 99,472 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 94,592 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 90,124 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has age cracks

Fail 18 Sep 2020 90,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has age cracks

Pass 8 May 2019 81,380 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2019 81,380 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 73,914 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 73,908 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 71,907 miles

coil spring worn both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Jul 2016 69,486 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 69,378 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2016 69,378 miles

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

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

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)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2015 62,097 miles

Exhaust system poor condition

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 62,097 miles

Exhaust system poor condition

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 50,447 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 39,707 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 29,959 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)

nearside rear handbrake cable brackett fractured

Pass 26 Jan 2011 23,984 miles

Offside front tyre perishing

Fail 26 Jan 2011 23,983 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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AV57 PVW is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AV57 PVW, 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 AV57 PVW registered?

AV57 PVW is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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