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AY08 KPU

2008 Fiat 500

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

154,489 mi
Last recorded154,489 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 KPU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 154,489 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 153,826 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 139,301 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre is slightly wearing on the inside edge

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 134,443 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2023 134,443 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2022 126,728 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroding

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 125,152 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 123,917 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 123,917 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer door handle loose but still opens door

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 119,209 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 116,101 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 112,614 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 108,892 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 108,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 102,318 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 92,942 miles

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

n/s/r handbrake cable bracket corroded and cracked

o/s/r handbrake cable bracket corroded

Pass 18 May 2013 65,688 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2012 35,151 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 16,097 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AY08 KPU is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Green with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AY08 KPU, 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 AY08 KPU registered?

AY08 KPU is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is AY08 KPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY08 KPU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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