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AY08 ZNL

2008 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

23,874 mi
Last recorded23,874 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 ZNL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 23,874 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 23,874 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 19,702 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 15,051 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly from sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension under car generally corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 15,051 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly from sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension under car generally corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 10,225 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 10,084 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 10,084 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 9,606 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 9,215 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 8,134 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

slight damage nearside front outer tyre sidewall

Fail 12 Feb 2015 8,134 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

slight damage nearside front outer tyre sidewall

Pass 13 Feb 2014 6,537 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 6,537 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 5,492 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 3,691 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 3,047 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 ZNL is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZNL, 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 ZNL registered?

AY08 ZNL is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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