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DY08 UJO

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

73,956 mi
Last recorded73,956 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 UJO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 73,956 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 72,681 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 71,301 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 69,970 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 69,613 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 69,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 65,729 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 57,971 miles

rear part of exaust in poor condition

Pass 6 Jul 2017 51,679 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2016 44,967 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 34,860 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 28,069 miles

outer skin rear silencer rusted away, starting to blow

Fail 23 Jun 2014 28,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

outer skin rear silencer rusted away, starting to blow

Pass 28 Mar 2013 22,785 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 19,917 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 15,778 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 UJO is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DY08 UJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY08 UJO registered?

DY08 UJO is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is DY08 UJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY08 UJO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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