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CA08 YBK

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,301 mi
Last recorded150,301 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 YBK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 150,301 miles

Coil spring corroded All x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 150,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessively plays (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working REAR (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Coil spring corroded All x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 136,037 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 133,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 133,588 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 117,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 117,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 106,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 106,945 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs pitted

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre tread cracking

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported to flexi hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside and nearside front and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2020 101,496 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 101,496 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2019 86,786 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 75,436 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 75,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 68,584 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 68,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 52,186 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn badly on edges (4.1.E.1)

handbrake loose on bracket n/s/r

rear brake pipe and handbrake cable bracketsupport broken

Fail 19 Apr 2016 52,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported bracket corroded and broken (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn badly on edges (4.1.E.1)

handbrake loose on bracket n/s/r

Pass 21 Apr 2015 34,374 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 20,993 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 20,993 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 18,659 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 15,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2011 11,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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CA08 YBK is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CA08 YBK, 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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CA08 YBK is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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