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YA08 ZWJ

2008 Fiat 500

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 ZWJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play rear bush lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play rear bush lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 137,957 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front wipers worn

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear condensation in rear light units

Rear hand brake cables sticking

Fail 23 Jan 2020 137,957 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front wipers worn

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear condensation in rear light units

Rear hand brake cables sticking

Pass 18 Dec 2018 135,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi and back box delaminating (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and inner edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside clutch fluid low

sump pan heavily corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2018 135,634 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside clutch fluid low

sump pan heavily corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi and back box delaminating (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and inner edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 128,250 miles

Central Rear boot not opening,access gained from inside

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi leak ,exhaust is heavily corroded (7.1.2)

dpf blocked

Fail 26 Jan 2018 128,250 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm less than 3/4 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central Rear boot not opening,access gained from inside

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi leak ,exhaust is heavily corroded (7.1.2)

dpf blocked

Pass 27 Jan 2017 118,270 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 118,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 106,252 miles

Both rear tyres feathering inner edges

Exhaust front flexy pipe slightly blowing, Exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2015 85,544 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 64,644 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 44,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 9 Jan 2013 43,744 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2012 28,595 miles

nearside front tyre has a nail in it / Nearside rear tyre tread is worn to 3mm

Fail 17 Jan 2012 28,595 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre has a nail in it / Nearside rear tyre tread is worn to 3mm

Pass 18 Jan 2011 25,171 miles

front brake discs worn not a fail so pass and advise

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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YA08 ZWJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YA08 ZWJ, 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 YA08 ZWJ registered?

YA08 ZWJ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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