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DY08 VYD

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,495 mi
Last recorded85,495 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 85,495 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2022 85,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 73,202 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2021 73,112 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 70,736 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock is wet with water so difficult to assess (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wiper torn

Fail 14 Nov 2019 70,727 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock is wet with water so difficult to assess (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wiper torn

Pass 20 Oct 2018 68,329 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 63,335 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 56,485 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer box is corroded but not leaking gasses

Fail 18 Oct 2016 56,485 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer box is corroded but not leaking gasses

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 51,326 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 51,324 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 49,336 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 49,336 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 41,354 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 35,767 miles

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Pass 17 Jul 2012 29,808 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Pass 18 Jul 2011 26,113 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 VYD is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VYD, 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 VYD registered?

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

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The MOT history for DY08 VYD shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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