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Y500 POP

2008 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,121 mi
Last recorded82,121 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY500 POP
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 82,121 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 74,785 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 65,037 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 65,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 57,467 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 48,322 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 41,431 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 31,465 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 29,582 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 28,772 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2017 28,772 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 25,355 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 25,355 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 23,566 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 14,406 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 11,362 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 10,139 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 7,762 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)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 7,762 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 registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 POP is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 POP, 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 POP registered?

Y500 POP is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is Y500 POP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y500 POP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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