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AV58 LTU

2008 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,842 mi
Last recorded120,842 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 LTU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 120,842 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle/arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 120,839 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow from front and rear system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective resulting in no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective resulting in no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle/arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 115,360 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 108,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 100,388 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 96,988 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 96,988 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2020 91,767 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 81,860 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2018 74,601 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2018 74,590 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2017 70,613 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 66,161 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 58,877 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 49,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r wheel has slight resistance to turn

Pass 10 Dec 2013 44,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 41,005 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 41,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 35,741 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 LTU is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 AV58 LTU, 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 AV58 LTU registered?

AV58 LTU is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 December 2008.

Is AV58 LTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV58 LTU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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