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Y23 FAS

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

140,523 mi
Last recorded140,523 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY23 FAS
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 140,523 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 140,523 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly rusted and a judder (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to min (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to min (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 132,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 132,010 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 125,087 miles

Nearside Front scrubbed on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2023 125,087 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front scrubbed on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2022 119,219 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 118,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 114,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 104,001 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2018 93,919 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 87,308 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 87,308 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 81,087 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 81,087 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 76,708 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2015 76,708 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 65,991 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 65,991 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 55,292 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 41,325 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 41,325 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 22,776 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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Y23 FAS is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y23 FAS, 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 Y23 FAS registered?

Y23 FAS is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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