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AY08 ZPK

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,295 mi
Last recorded149,295 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 149,295 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 149,295 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 146,160 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 142,801 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2024 142,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 130,485 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 130,033 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 123,194 miles

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

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

Offside front daytime running lamp inoperative

Fail 7 Jul 2022 123,194 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside front daytime running lamp inoperative

Pass 2 Jul 2021 118,338 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 118,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 113,898 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 110,697 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 104,800 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 100,167 miles

rear exhaust box becoming delaminated

Pass 22 Jul 2016 91,531 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear on limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear on limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 91,531 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush nearside rear (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush offside rear (2.7.4)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear on limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 75,834 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 48,068 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 43,291 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 33,981 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 24,980 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 ZPK is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY08 ZPK registered?

AY08 ZPK is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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The MOT history for AY08 ZPK shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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