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Y25 KCP

2008 Fiat 500

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,518 mi
Last recorded117,518 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY25 KCP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 117,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 115,189 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2024 115,189 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 102,926 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 102,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 96,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 96,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 88,357 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Nail in tyre Both sides rear ()

Nearside headlight aim lower than offside

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 81,286 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside rear foot brake performance low

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

Rear silencer corroded

Slight exhaust leak at flexi section

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 74,662 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 66,054 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 48,339 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 48,339 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 45,047 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 45,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 37,523 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 32,048 miles

emissions too low to register on test equipment

rear tyres perishing

Pass 25 Mar 2014 25,928 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)

emissions too low to register on test equipment

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres perishing

Pass 26 Mar 2013 23,405 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 21,365 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 18,386 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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Y25 KCP is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 Y25 KCP, 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 Y25 KCP registered?

Y25 KCP is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is Y25 KCP safe to buy?

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