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Y500 FER

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

80,569 mi
Last recorded80,569 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY500 FER
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 80,569 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 79,214 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 78,368 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 69,163 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 59,906 miles

Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Rear exhaust clamp missing but still secure

Pass 28 Sep 2020 50,497 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 44,515 miles

nearside front tyre bald on inside edge

nearside rear tyre tread on 2mm

offside rear tyre split on inside wall but chords not exposed

Fail 30 Sep 2019 44,493 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also has a bulge on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre bald on inside edge

nearside rear tyre tread on 2mm

offside rear tyre split on inside wall but chords not exposed

Pass 2 Oct 2018 35,288 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 33,515 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)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 33,371 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 32,228 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 30,784 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 27,559 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 24,000 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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Y500 FER is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 Y500 FER, 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 Y500 FER registered?

Y500 FER is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 July 2008.

Is Y500 FER safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y500 FER shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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