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AX08 DRZ

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,537 mi
Last recorded70,537 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 DRZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 70,537 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 70,536 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 70,161 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 70,104 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 68,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 67,822 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 67,817 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 61,029 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 56,368 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 51,359 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 47,288 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 43,249 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 41,051 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 39,312 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 39,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 37,488 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 37,337 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2014 30,996 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 30,996 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 23,487 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2013 23,487 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 17,656 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 17,656 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 12,878 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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AX08 DRZ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AX08 DRZ, 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 AX08 DRZ registered?

AX08 DRZ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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