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DK08 YBM

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 YBM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024
Pass 29 Mar 2023 81,783 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

under the vehicle corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2023 81,783 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

under the vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2021 79,000 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020
Pass 26 Jan 2017 71,287 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front tyre has worn to the minimum limit

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking on the inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

nearside of windscreen is scratched

Pass 4 Jan 2016 67,442 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 67,442 miles

Nearside Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 56,998 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 55,548 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 46,861 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 37,436 miles

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

OFF/NEAR SIDE REAR TREAD SPLIT

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 37,418 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 32,689 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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DK08 YBM is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DK08 YBM, 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 DK08 YBM registered?

DK08 YBM is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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