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AY08 YUH

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

68,104 mi
Last recorded68,104 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 YUH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 68,104 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 61,192 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 61,176 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 58,440 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 58,440 miles

Emissions not tested d p f full over full with oil (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 52,380 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 52,380 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam H7 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 49,529 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt dogs bed ()

Nearside Rear bumpstop missing

Offside Rear bumpstop loose inside coil spring

Fail 26 Jun 2018 49,529 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both front dip beams ( adjusted) (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt dogs bed ()

Nearside Rear bumpstop missing

Offside Rear bumpstop loose inside coil spring

Pass 7 Jul 2017 43,505 miles

no smoke detected

Pass 15 Jul 2016 40,567 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 40,567 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

near side bump stop insercure

Pass 27 Jun 2015 25,499 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 22,055 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 16,643 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 16,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 9,573 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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AY08 YUH is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YUH, 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 AY08 YUH registered?

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

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