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AX08 FCA

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,440 mi
Last recorded119,440 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 119,440 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 113,233 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 113,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 106,947 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 106,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 101,597 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 101,574 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault illuminated when indicators operated (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction illuminated when indicators operated (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 100,246 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 99,939 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 98,650 miles

front towing cable fouling o/s driveshaft

n/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 13 Aug 2019 95,564 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 95,485 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 95,297 miles

Rear exhaust corroding

Fail 5 Jul 2017 95,297 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 21 Jun 2016 94,323 miles

O/s/r tyre in poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2015 93,773 miles

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 13 Jul 2015 93,773 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 3 Jul 2014 90,229 miles

Coolant leak

Wipers smear screen slightly

Fail 1 Jul 2014 90,229 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 8 Jul 2013 83,932 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 64,552 miles

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

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

both wiperblades split but still clearing sceen

nearside rear suspension bump stop insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2011 47,473 miles

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

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 FCA is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FCA, 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 FCA registered?

AX08 FCA is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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