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ADZ 81

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,297 mi
Last recorded64,297 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADZ 81
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 64,297 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 64,297 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 61,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 60,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 60,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 58,855 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 58,558 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 54,643 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 49,847 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 49,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 41,054 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 39,210 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 36,002 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 29,020 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 18,651 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 16,478 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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ADZ 81 is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ADZ 81, 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

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What year was ADZ 81 registered?

ADZ 81 is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 July 2008.

Is ADZ 81 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADZ 81 shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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