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AY58 AZX

2008 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,545 mi
Last recorded112,545 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 AZX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 112,545 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 112,545 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 103,691 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 103,630 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear bump stop loose in spring

Pass 8 Jul 2021 93,550 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 82,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 76,670 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 76,664 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 70,254 miles

HAND BRAKE LEVER HIGH

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 66,377 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil light flashing

Fail 3 Jul 2017 66,377 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil light flashing

Pass 2 Jul 2016 63,710 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front exhaust mount rusted away but exhaust still supported

Nearside Rear bump stop loose

Pass 10 Jul 2015 96,539 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 55,281 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 50,054 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 43,692 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 43,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 33,599 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 AZX is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel 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 AY58 AZX, 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 AZX registered?

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

Is AY58 AZX safe to buy?

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