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YB08 AVG

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

111,622 mi
Last recorded111,622 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 AVG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 111,622 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe slight leak also rear section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake only just past brake test

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all corroded also o/s/front shocker/spring heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both headlamp pattern`s weak

Pass 28 Mar 2025 111,222 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 111,222 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 109,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 105,562 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 105,552 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 100,797 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 100,797 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 100,540 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 100,540 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Clamp missing. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 99,884 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sid es (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 99,884 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sid es (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 94,739 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Mar 2018 94,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 91,559 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 82,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust poor condition back box and centre pipe

sump corroded and weeping oil

Fail 7 Dec 2015 82,962 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust poor condition back box and centre pipe

sump corroded and weeping oil

Pass 8 Dec 2014 75,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear exhaust box outer skin poor

Fail 8 Dec 2014 75,138 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear exhaust box outer skin poor

Pass 10 Dec 2013 67,733 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 66,688 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 61,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 40,684 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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YB08 AVG is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 YB08 AVG, 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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YB08 AVG is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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