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AY58 ZVV

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,739 mi
Last recorded99,739 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 ZVV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 99,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 99,735 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 93,148 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2022 93,148 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2021 86,474 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 75,910 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 72,960 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 72,959 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2018 70,140 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 70,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2017 65,241 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 61,838 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 58,010 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise front brake discs worn and corroded

advise rear brake discs corroded on inside edge

Fail 12 Jan 2015 58,010 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise front brake discs worn and corroded

advise rear brake discs corroded on inside edge

Pass 28 Jan 2014 52,343 miles

advise play at n/s and o/s rear shockabsorber bushes

Fail 27 Jan 2014 52,343 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 37,917 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 37,917 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 24,419 miles

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

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

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

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

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 ZVV is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 ZVV, 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 ZVV registered?

AY58 ZVV is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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