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AY08 YUG

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

6,854 mi
Last recorded6,854 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 YUG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 6,854 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 6,740 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 6,553 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 6,293 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres 14 years old

Pass 7 Oct 2021 6,099 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 6,062 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 6,062 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 5,822 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 5,501 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 5,266 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 5,186 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 5,022 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 4,867 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 4,603 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 4,380 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 4,380 miles

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

N/S wiper rubber split.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 3,801 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 3,801 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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AY08 YUG is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY08 YUG, 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 AY08 YUG registered?

AY08 YUG is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AY08 YUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY08 YUG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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