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AY08 ZPX

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,190 mi
Last recorded110,190 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 110,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 104,665 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Offside Front Upper Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play.

Fail 18 Jun 2024 104,665 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Offside Front Upper Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play.

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 97,436 miles

exhaust system rusty

rear axel showing corrosion

Fail 26 Apr 2023 97,450 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

exhaust system rusty

rear axel showing corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2020 97,256 miles

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

Front SLIGHT BUMPER DAMAGE

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

Fail 15 Apr 2020 97,255 miles

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

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

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

Front SLIGHT BUMPER DAMAGE

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 84,134 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 25 Sep 2018 84,134 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2017 69,850 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 29 Sep 2017 69,850 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2016 51,968 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2015 49,074 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 46,734 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

pass advise o/s/r brake pipe bracket cracked

pass advise rear wiper split

Pass 5 Mar 2014 39,736 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 35,224 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 31,083 miles

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

oil level on minimum

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 26 Mar 2011 23,923 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 ZPX is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZPX, 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 ZPX registered?

AY08 ZPX is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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