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Y123 NJP

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,087 mi
Last recorded114,087 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY123 NJP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 114,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside front top mount noisy

Fail 15 Sep 2025 114,087 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside front top mount noisy

Pass 20 Sep 2024 109,552 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 102,518 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 102,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 94,008 miles

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

Front day time running lights inop

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside door handle loose

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 94,008 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front day time running lights inop

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside door handle loose

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 84,571 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 77,633 miles

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

Front shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Front slight play from steering rack area

Nearside Rear shock absorber top bush slight worn

Offside Front tyre slight wearing inner outer edges also cracked

Offside Rear shock absorber top bush slight worn

Offside Rear tyre cracked

oil leak gear box

whole exhaust system corroded and leaking at flexi section

Fail 6 Jan 2021 77,633 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering control arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Rear shock absorber top bush slight worn

Offside Front tyre slight wearing inner outer edges also cracked

Offside Rear shock absorber top bush slight worn

Offside Rear tyre cracked

oil leak gear box

whole exhaust system corroded and leaking at flexi section

Pass 7 Jan 2020 75,185 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 71,293 miles

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

advise slight free play inner rack arms

Pass 22 Dec 2017 68,251 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 61,543 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Offside Front Daytime running light not working

Fail 3 Jan 2017 61,542 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rubber is also torn (2.4.G.2)

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

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Offside Front Daytime running light not working

Pass 8 Jan 2016 52,267 miles

Engine oil low.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer handle seizeing (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and peeling.

Fail 8 Jan 2016 52,267 miles

Engine oil low.

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp to center section missing. (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle has slow leak (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer handle seizeing (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and peeling.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 43,965 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 43,927 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 43,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 36,030 miles

(2.5A.1c)The nearside front suspension top mounting has slight lift present

(2.5A.1c)The offside front suspension top mounting has slight lift present

(3.5.1b)The offside rear parking brake cable covering is split in two halves.

(4.1D.1e)The offside front tyre valve stem is slightly deteriorated

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have centre caps fitted

(7.1.1a)The rear exhaust silencer outer case is excessively deteriorated

(7.3C.2b)The engine speed measurement device did not register a signal and therefore has been bypassed.A subjective assessment has been used in conjunction with the vehicles tachometer

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

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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Y123 NJP is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y123 NJP, 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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Y123 NJP is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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