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AX08 FKJ

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,437 mi
Last recorded64,437 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 64,437 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 55,313 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 55,313 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 47,906 miles

nearside front tyre wearing below limit on its inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2015 39,380 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management and ABS light flash with right hand indicator

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Sep 2014 31,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside front brake disc dicoloured due to excessive heat being applied at some point

advise there is a 23% imbalance across the front brakes when applied together ( biased ot the nearside )

Fail 8 Sep 2014 31,898 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside front brake disc dicoloured due to excessive heat being applied at some point

advise there is a 23% imbalance across the front brakes when applied together ( biased ot the nearside )

Pass 25 Jun 2013 26,957 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 26,911 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 21,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2011 12,407 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 FKJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 FKJ, 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 FKJ registered?

AX08 FKJ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 5 July 2008.

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