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AX08 LVF

2008 Fiat 500

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,930 mi
Last recorded107,930 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 LVF
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2020 107,930 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust silencer insecure centre to rear. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 100,776 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 91,074 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 91,070 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 82,122 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 82,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 70,296 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 64,103 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 54,412 miles

both front tyres close to limit and bald on inner edges

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2013 41,413 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 35,502 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2011 26,938 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 26,938 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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 LVF is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LVF, 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 LVF registered?

AX08 LVF is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 August 2008.

Is AX08 LVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX08 LVF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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