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AY08 XKP

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,003 mi
Last recorded37,003 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XKP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 37,003 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 37,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 32,798 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 27,796 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear both spring saddles corroded

exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating

Pass 25 Jan 2023 23,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer Driver door handle loose / damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2023 23,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer Driver door handle loose / damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2022 20,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 17,360 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both offside & nearside worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Drivers outer door handle loose/broken - still operates adequately

Offside Front suspension has play in upper mounting

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 17,359 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both offside & nearside worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Drivers outer door handle loose/broken - still operates adequately

Offside Front suspension has play in upper mounting

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 15,855 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn/lipped in inner faces

Nearside Front suspension top mounting has slight movement

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 22 Feb 2019 13,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in thread

Pass 15 Mar 2018 12,292 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 12,292 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 11,301 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 10,373 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 26 Feb 2015 9,420 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 7,995 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 5,837 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 4,602 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011

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 XKP is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AY08 XKP, 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 XKP registered?

AY08 XKP is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is AY08 XKP safe to buy?

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