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DN08 YLJ

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,655 mi
Last recorded92,655 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 YLJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 92,655 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs are corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded, and fallen off. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps are covered in a product (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front subframe and bumper mounts are heavily corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Tail pipe from rear silencer is missing. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 92,655 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs are corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded, and fallen off. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps are covered in a product (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front subframe and bumper mounts are heavily corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Tail pipe from rear silencer is missing. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 90,905 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front subframe corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2024 89,176 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear axle beam is corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2023 85,681 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle beam is corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2022 80,451 miles

Both o/s and n/s front subframe extensions corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both o/s and n/s rear flexi ferrules and pipe unions corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to centre pipe union (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2021 75,804 miles

Both front macpherson strut top mounting have slight movement/play

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe extension rail(?) - fits between the subframe and front bumper crash bar - is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking due to age - in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe extension rail(?) - fits between the subframe and front bumper crash bar - is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking due to age - in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear axle is corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2020 73,566 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking and perishing (185/55/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (185/55/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 67,823 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 64,453 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 63,059 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 58,590 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 55,309 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 55,308 miles

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

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 14 May 2013 49,307 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 May 2013 49,307 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2012 38,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 29,727 miles

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

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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DN08 YLJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DN08 YLJ, 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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DN08 YLJ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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