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AY08 YVA

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,943 mi
Last recorded78,943 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 YVA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 78,943 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 78,918 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 70,984 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))

underbody rust not excessive

Fail 26 Aug 2022 70,955 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))

underbody rust not excessive

Pass 18 Aug 2021 69,801 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 69,801 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 68,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Inner Sidewall Cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2020 66,423 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 63,482 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 63,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 17 Mar 2018 61,498 miles

coil springs corroded

hand brake ratchet worn

rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2017 60,583 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 57,223 miles

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

brake fliud level low

centre rear brake light not working

near side front and off side front coil springs rusty

near side front door handle outer damaged

near side rear and off side rear coil springs rusty

under tray fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2016 57,220 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

brake fliud level low

centre rear brake light not working

near side front and off side front coil springs rusty

near side rear and off side rear coil springs rusty

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 53,421 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 53,421 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 47,339 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 40,289 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 32,760 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2012 32,760 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2011 24,889 miles

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

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

advise front brake discs corroded and lipped.

advise rear brake pads wearing low.

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 YVA is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YVA, 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 YVA registered?

AY08 YVA is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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