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AY08 ZNM

2008 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,052 mi
Last recorded101,052 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 101,052 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 97,304 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 94,099 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded (back box)

Fail 17 Jan 2023 94,098 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded (back box)

Pass 11 Feb 2022 92,655 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 92,655 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Lambda sensor boss weld leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Rear silencer exhaust clamp missing but still secure

Pass 22 Feb 2021 91,422 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 90,235 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 90,235 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

reverse light on

Pass 18 Jan 2019 88,566 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 88,534 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch insecure door handle not secure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 86,311 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)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 86,311 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 84,877 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 79,605 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 75,246 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 67,345 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 54,789 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 46,511 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 ZNM is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZNM, 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 ZNM registered?

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

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