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AX08 LVA

2008 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,649 mi
Last recorded99,649 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 99,649 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 99,542 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

vehicle emits smoke

Pass 1 Feb 2016 98,038 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 98,036 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 95,410 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 95,410 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 88,595 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 73,510 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 67,400 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2011 54,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 LVA is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX08 LVA registered?

AX08 LVA is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is AX08 LVA safe to buy?

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