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AX08 DUV

2008 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,564 mi
Last recorded101,564 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 DUV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 101,564 miles

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

under body under seal.

Pass 4 Jul 2025 101,502 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 101,502 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 95,716 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 92,602 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 90,577 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 86,717 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 80,912 miles

NOISEY CLUTCH BEARING/INPUT SHAFT?

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play WORKING BEYOND NORMAL SERVICE LIFE. RECOMMEND RENEWAL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES ORIGINAL 2008YR. PERISHED. REC RENEWAL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 80,912 miles

NOISEY CLUTCH BEARING/INPUT SHAFT?

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play WORKING BEYOND NORMAL SERVICE LIFE. RECOMMEND RENEWAL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES ORIGINAL 2008YR. PERISHED. REC RENEWAL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 76,182 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 69,425 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 64,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 57,544 miles

CAMBELT AGE UNKNOWN

OFFSIDE FRONT WISHBONE BUSH DELAMINATED/SEPERATING. RECOMMEND RENEWAL.

Pass 22 Jun 2015 55,929 miles

3. MISSING SPLASH GUARD OSF INNERWING allowing water behind headlight etc.

Fail 19 Jun 2015 55,926 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

1. OIL CAP JAMMED

2. EXPOSED THREADS ON FRONT TOP MOUNTS VERY RUSTY

3. MISSING SPLASH GUARD OSF INNERWING allowing water behind headlight etc.

4. RECOMMEND WAXOYL IN PLACES to prevent further road salt deterioriation.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 51,675 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front suspension leg top mount cups/nuts/threads very corroded

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 13 Jun 2014 51,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front suspension leg top mount cups/nuts/threads very corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 48,708 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 43,169 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 33,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

tailgate only opens with the button on the key fob

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 DUV is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AX08 DUV, 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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AX08 DUV is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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