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AY08 XLB

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XLB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021

rear axle corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2021

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2020 47,325 miles

All suspension components corroded underneath

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

Front Front shock absorbers corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2020 47,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/15 82H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

All suspension components corroded underneath

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

Front Front shock absorbers corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 20 May 2016 44,582 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 35,291 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 30,475 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads and discs 3-5k left

front tyres worn edges

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 26,219 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front washers jets poor

rear exhaust box corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Mar 2012 20,560 miles

Both front wipers split but clearing screen

Pass 25 Mar 2011 15,511 miles

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 XLB is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue 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 AY08 XLB, 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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AY08 XLB is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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