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AB53 NOV

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,256 mi
Last recorded113,256 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB53 NOV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 113,256 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 107,358 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre - Inner & outer sidewall splits + inner edge wear.

Offside Front Tyre - Inner sidewall splits.

Pass 11 Apr 2023 101,299 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 99,771 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 94,885 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear suspension coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Some play in strut top mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing and offside rear insecure.

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Some play in strut top mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear beam axle heavily corroded.

Pass 30 Sep 2020 91,654 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 87,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 87,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 82,413 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 76,335 miles

nail in tread of nearside rear tyre 195/45/16

Pass 22 Oct 2016 68,439 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 61,538 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2014 52,416 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2014 52,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2013 43,416 miles

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2012 35,663 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 35,663 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 27,489 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 27,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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AB53 NOV is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AB53 NOV, 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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AB53 NOV is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 November 2008.

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