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AY58 AZR

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,575 mi
Last recorded99,575 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 AZR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 99,575 miles

Body damage

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear boot struts weak

Slight oil / sump corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2020 99,575 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear boot struts weak

Slight oil / sump corroded

Body damage

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 97,055 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 97,054 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 94,331 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 94,299 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Poor performance offside parking brake.

Pass 10 Nov 2017 91,819 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 85,672 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 85,671 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 81,916 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Outer door handle damaged but still operates correctly

Fail 21 Aug 2015 81,831 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Outer door handle damaged but still operates correctly

Pass 18 Aug 2014 72,273 miles

n/s/r tyre has outer edge wear

Pass 13 Sep 2013 63,184 miles

exhaust rear clamp corroded off but system not insecure

exhaust rear silencer corroded but not blowing yet

Pass 4 Sep 2012 44,891 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust box and clamp corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2012 44,891 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust box and clamp corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2011 32,235 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 32,235 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 32,068 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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AY58 AZR 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 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY58 AZR, 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 AY58 AZR registered?

AY58 AZR is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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