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AE08 RYC

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

71,850 mi
Last recorded71,850 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 RYC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 71,850 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2026 71,850 miles

Central Front Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases dpf (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2025 67,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 62,482 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 62,450 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear cross beam coil spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

D R L not working o/s

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 55,354 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on all 4 springs / o/s/r shock x o/s/f corroding / slight weap on n/s/f inner cv boot /slight play in n/s/f top mount /

n/s/r tyre 3mm / o/s/r tyre perishing / rear axle beam corroding / both handbrake cables swelling /

Pass 7 Dec 2021 49,166 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 43,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 to 4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front suspension arm rear bush worn

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

rear axle beam very rusty including lower spring seats and shock absorber fixings

Pass 7 Jun 2019 38,350 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle rusty

Rear tyres cracking in tread

em light on

Pass 17 May 2018 36,157 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle beam very rusty

both rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 8 Jun 2017 33,753 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 38,280 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 37,460 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 22,301 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 22,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 12,082 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 19,029 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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AE08 RYC is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AE08 RYC, 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 AE08 RYC registered?

AE08 RYC is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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The MOT history for AE08 RYC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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