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DN08 YMG

2008 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,159 mi
Last recorded90,159 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 YMG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2025 90,159 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both front washers (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering knocking (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 85,439 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 84,482 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 83,693 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 83,693 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 83,053 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 81,573 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 77,235 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 68,382 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear two inner face's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion on many mech.componets

Fail 29 Oct 2018 68,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear two inner face's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion on many mech.componets

Pass 9 Oct 2017 54,857 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 54,356 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 54,356 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 54,285 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 54,268 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 54,247 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 40,841 miles

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

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

rear exhaust part deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2011 27,168 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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DN08 YMG is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YMG, 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 DN08 YMG registered?

DN08 YMG is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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