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AY08 ZPB

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,608 mi
Last recorded90,608 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 ZPB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 90,608 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 90,608 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on limit (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on limit (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 88,481 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/45r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust box in poor condition

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 87,707 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2021 87,701 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

nearside front tyre low pressure

rear exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 79,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 73,755 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 69,345 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 69,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 66,202 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 59,391 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 53,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 41,107 miles

all four tyres worn close to wear indicators

Pass 22 Oct 2012 22,797 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 25,137 miles

front tyres worn close to wear indicators

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 ZPB is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ZPB, 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 ZPB is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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