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YB08 AVR

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 AVR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Also balding inner. (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 1 May 2025

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Has nail in. (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 1 May 2025

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Has nail in. (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Bottle empty. (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 99,238 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023
Pass 16 Feb 2022
Pass 23 Feb 2021 124,348 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle hinge broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 120,175 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 118,475 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 118,475 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 111,662 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 106,387 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 106,387 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 93,640 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly brake slightly binding (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 79,626 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 65,487 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 53,509 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 41,384 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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 AVR is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YB08 AVR, 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 YB08 AVR registered?

YB08 AVR is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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