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DN08 YMH

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,205 mi
Last recorded84,205 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 YMH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 84,205 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 84,176 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake noisey

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

Rear Coil spring corroded bth sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 77,305 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 74,544 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 72,619 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 69,714 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 65,849 miles

rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 19 Jun 2018 61,085 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 61,085 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 54,987 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 47,008 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 47,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 40,348 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 31,487 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 26,108 miles

Back box outer shell corroded/loose

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 26,108 miles

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

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

Back box outer shell corroded/loose

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 20,178 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 20,178 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 15,265 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 YMH is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YMH, 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 YMH is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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