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AY08 ZPH

2008 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,049 mi
Last recorded68,049 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 ZPH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 20 Dec 2025 68,049 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2025 64,992 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 59,867 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded and flexi section armour broken

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2023 55,286 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2022 52,277 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 49,424 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 49,283 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 48,655 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 47,835 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 45,406 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 43,474 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 41,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 38,200 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 33,940 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 29,030 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 25,088 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 ZPH is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZPH, 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 ZPH registered?

AY08 ZPH is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is AY08 ZPH safe to buy?

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