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AX08 LKN

2008 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,462 mi
Last recorded137,462 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 LKN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 137,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 137,452 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 134,007 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 123,807 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 123,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 117,309 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 117,297 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 114,095 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 109,122 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 105,112 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 105,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 25 Aug 2016 99,685 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 99,685 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 91,217 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 57,077 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 46,152 miles

exhaust system corroded heavily

Pass 15 Aug 2012 38,645 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 29,379 miles

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

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 LKN is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LKN, 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 LKN is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 August 2008.

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