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AV58 EYJ

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,716 mi
Last recorded87,716 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 EYJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 87,716 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides/edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper both sides/slight play in top mounts

Front subframe corroding

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear beam axle corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2021 87,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides/edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper both sides/slight play in top mounts

Front subframe corroding

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear beam axle corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2020 84,538 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR & OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded NSR & OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 84,532 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Also has play and is knocking from NSF (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished and cracked with deep cracks cords visible inside them (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Back box almost detached broken at the weld (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR & OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded NSR & OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white replaced (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever travel high could require adjustment

Pass 18 Sep 2019 83,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

air con dye leak

complete exhaust system tatty/corroded

glow plug light illuminating on dash on start up (check glow plug warning displayed)

Fail 14 Sep 2019 83,445 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

air con dye leak

complete exhaust system tatty/corroded and missing clamp between centre and rear joint

glow plug light illuminating on dash on start up (check glow plug warning displayed)

Pass 6 Aug 2018 80,895 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 75,602 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

corrosion to suspension parts

engine light on dash

exhaust corroded

o/s day time running light out

Fail 31 Jul 2017 75,544 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

corrosion to suspension parts

engine light on dash

exhaust corroded

o/s day time running light out

Pass 30 Jul 2016 68,720 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

lip in front brake discs

Fail 30 Jul 2016 68,720 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

lip in front brake discs

oil warning lamp on

Pass 28 Jul 2015 60,497 miles

engine management light on

nearside outer door handle becoming insecure

offside front brake slightly binding

Fail 27 Jul 2015 60,496 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

nearside outer door handle becoming insecure

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Jul 2014 52,603 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2014 52,601 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 46,685 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear exhaust condition becoming poor

Pass 5 Jul 2012 41,688 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 33,195 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AV58 EYJ 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 61.1%.

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 AV58 EYJ, 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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AV58 EYJ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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