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AF08 SFZ

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,786 mi
Last recorded94,786 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 SFZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 94,786 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box at repair (6.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 6 Feb 2025 84,178 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 84,178 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 72,964 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x two (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 67,767 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to Rear joining brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 67,646 miles

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to Rear joining brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 62,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 31 Jan 2022 62,215 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Jan 2021 54,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 53,327 miles

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2020 53,327 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 54% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2019 44,047 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 44,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 36,348 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 27,994 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 19,101 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 18,240 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust box is slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 16,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 13,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Fail 15 May 2013 13,781 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 10 May 2012 9,204 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 7,468 miles

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

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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AF08 SFZ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AF08 SFZ, 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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What year was AF08 SFZ registered?

AF08 SFZ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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