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AU08 YYA

2008 Fiat 500

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,736 mi
Last recorded62,736 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 YYA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 62,736 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

rear axle

Fail 9 Jun 2025 62,734 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

rear axle

Pass 25 Jun 2024 60,047 miles

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 21 Jun 2023 59,256 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 58,442 miles

Nearside Rear Inner REAR SILENCER OUTER CASEING DETERIOATED.

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE CUT IN THE TREAD`S. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 56,162 miles

Front Upper slight room in top mount, both sides

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 51,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens broken, not affecting light output

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2020 51,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens broken, not affecting light output

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 44,215 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front thorn in tyre

Fail 6 Feb 2019 44,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front thorn in tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 36,779 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 36,776 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 30,181 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 30,181 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 24,855 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 18,630 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 12,267 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 8,605 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 7,720 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 6,513 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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AU08 YYA is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AU08 YYA, 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 AU08 YYA registered?

AU08 YYA is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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