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DY08 UJG

2008 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,328 mi
Last recorded91,328 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 UJG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 91,328 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 91,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm. bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to TWI. close to maximum wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm.bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

clutch reservoir level. fluid on minimum.

Pass 21 Feb 2024 83,839 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 83,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside rears worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 75,914 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 *Heavy inner edge ware- replace ASAP* (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 75,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 *Heavy inner edge ware- replace ASAP* (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 66,801 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2020 59,833 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 May 2020 59,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 49,608 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 49,608 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2018 45,385 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 39,431 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 35,013 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 34,969 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported bracket snapped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported bracket snapped (3.6.B.1)

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

Engine breather hoses split

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner part of tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Mar 2015 30,750 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 27,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 27,191 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 24,716 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 20,720 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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DY08 UJG is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DY08 UJG, 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 DY08 UJG registered?

DY08 UJG is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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