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DN08 YLR

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

107,629 mi
Last recorded107,629 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 YLR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 107,629 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 107,598 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 107,565 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 102,992 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 102,992 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary push in cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 97,149 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 95,197 miles

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

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

Rear rear axle corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2023 95,197 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2022 91,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2022 91,512 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 88,758 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 87,136 miles

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

both rear springs corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2019 85,620 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2019 85,620 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2018 84,249 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 82,417 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 82,416 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Jan 2016 76,989 miles

both rear tyres worn inside edge

Fail 29 Jan 2016 76,989 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres worn inside edge

Pass 22 Jan 2015 69,946 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 65,316 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 65,316 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 58,558 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust section corroded.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 50,594 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r exhaust corroison advise

Pass 27 Jun 2011 40,496 miles

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

all brake discs pitted

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 YLR is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DN08 YLR, 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 YLR is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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