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Y600 RAL

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,103 mi
Last recorded122,103 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY600 RAL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 122,103 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 118,950 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 116,774 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 113,619 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 111,361 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 111,361 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 111,319 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose no clamps on exhaust system joints (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 105,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 103,304 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 88,876 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 72,875 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust missing 2 clamps ( no leaks

front tyres wear on edges

Fail 25 May 2016 72,854 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust missing 2 clamps ( no leaks

front tyres wear on edges

Pass 27 May 2015 57,378 miles

clip corroded on exhaust and exhaust blowing front

rear flashers slightly discoloured

rear tyres starting to wear inner edge

slight leak of oil on underside nearside front drive shaft

slight noise on front shockers on lock to lock

Pass 29 May 2014 44,250 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 38,092 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 33,778 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 33,778 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 25,187 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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Y600 RAL is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y600 RAL, 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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Y600 RAL is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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