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AD 501

2008 Fiat 500

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,463 mi
Last recorded24,463 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD 501
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 24,463 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2024 23,706 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 23,704 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust slightly corroded

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 22,758 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 22,758 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2022 21,533 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 21,533 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 21,206 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 17,681 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 14,964 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 11,007 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 9,770 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 22 Sep 2016 9,770 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2015 9,728 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 9,268 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 8,730 miles

outer casing on rear exhaust corroded

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 11 Jul 2012 7,484 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 5,756 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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AD 501 is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AD 501, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD 501?

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What year was AD 501 registered?

AD 501 is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is AD 501 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD 501 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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