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AY08 ZNH

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,909 mi
Last recorded97,909 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 ZNH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 97,909 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 97,907 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 94,170 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2023 94,166 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

unable to open boot lid

Pass 2 Aug 2021 93,892 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2020 89,876 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 89,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 83,478 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 81,085 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 81,066 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 76,647 miles

Advise Engine oil has been overfilled

Advise N/S/R and O/S/R Handbrake cables broken but are still secure

Advise rear exhaust box deteriorated but is not blowing

Nearside Front Upper Advise movement in strut top mount is just acceptable.

Pass 29 Feb 2016 65,391 miles

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

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

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

Rear parking brake cable brackets broken

Pass 26 Feb 2015 56,210 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 56,205 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 45,164 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 36,051 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 27,859 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 27,859 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 20,195 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 20,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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 ZNH is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AY08 ZNH, 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 AY08 ZNH registered?

AY08 ZNH is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AY08 ZNH safe to buy?

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