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AY08 ZNJ

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

65,465 mi
Last recorded65,465 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 ZNJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 65,465 miles

Nearside door handle loose

Fail 10 Mar 2017 65,450 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside door handle loose

Pass 15 Mar 2016 63,559 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 63,559 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 57,620 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 15 Apr 2015 57,620 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 17 Apr 2014 52,168 miles

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

o/s rear tyre deteriorated inner sidewall

Pass 1 Mar 2013 47,230 miles

rear silencer rusted heavily.

Fail 1 Mar 2013 47,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear silencer rusted heavily.

Pass 28 Feb 2012 42,388 miles

rear exhaust silencer is coroded

Fail 28 Feb 2012 42,388 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust silencer is coroded

Pass 18 Feb 2011 35,405 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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AY08 ZNJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ZNJ, 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 ZNJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for AY08 ZNJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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