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AC08 TLE

2011 Fiat 500

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,730 mi
Last recorded77,730 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 TLE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 77,730 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2026 77,730 miles

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both rear (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear axle corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2025
Pass 19 Feb 2024

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear axle corroded

exhaust flexi worn

Pass 22 Jan 2022 71,572 miles

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

oil filter corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2022 71,572 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

oil filter corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2021 70,180 miles

2x front top mounts corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 69,427 miles

both front top mounts heavily corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2020 69,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

both front top mounts heavily corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2019 63,147 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 61,478 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 54,615 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 54,614 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 43,885 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 43,885 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 27,706 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres fethering and cracked

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 28 Feb 2015 27,706 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres fethering and cracked

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 10 Feb 2014 13,407 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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AC08 TLE is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2011 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 49,249 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 AC08 TLE, 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 15 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AC08 TLE registered?

AC08 TLE is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 February 2011.

Is AC08 TLE safe to buy?

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