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DK08 YBU

2008 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,151 mi
Last recorded51,151 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 YBU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 51,151 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 51,151 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 49,209 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated but secure and gas tight

Pass 22 Mar 2024 48,347 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 47,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 45,062 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 43,829 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor Leak From Rear Box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 43,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor Leak From Rear Box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 40,517 miles

Rear Section of exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 12 Mar 2020 40,517 miles

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

Rear Section of exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 12 Mar 2019 38,361 miles

Exhaust system rusty rear box outer skin corroded away but gas tight

Fail 12 Mar 2019 38,360 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system rusty rear box outer skin corroded away but gas tight

Pass 22 Mar 2018 34,584 miles

Aux belt starting to split

Backbox outer skin corroded

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 34,584 miles

Aux belt starting to split

Backbox outer skin corroded

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 32,799 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 32,799 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 30,887 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

breather hose on air box split

check wheel alignment due to uneven tyre wear.

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded and splitting

Fail 19 Feb 2016 30,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure brake hose bracket (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

breather hose on air box split

check wheel alignment due to uneven tyre wear.

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded and splitting

Pass 24 Feb 2015 28,099 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 24,377 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 20,181 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

exhaust deteriated

Pass 10 Mar 2012 17,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 17,669 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 14,484 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 YBU is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DK08 YBU, 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 YBU registered?

DK08 YBU is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 March 2008.

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