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YB08 AWR

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,802 mi
Last recorded71,802 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 AWR
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 71,802 miles

both front tyres low on tread 3to2mm

centre high lever brake light not working

nearside front wheel centre cap missing

nearside rear handbrake support bracket snapped

Fail 18 May 2016 71,802 miles

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

both front tyres low on tread 3to2mm

centre high lever brake light not working

nearside front wheel centre cap missing

nearside rear handbrake support bracket snapped

Pass 18 May 2015 63,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust deteriorated

n/s rear handbrake cable mounting snapped

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 18 May 2015 63,645 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust deteriorated

n/s rear handbrake cable mounting snapped

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 52,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r handbrake cable bracket snapped but it is still held in position and works as it should

Pass 23 May 2013 43,300 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 36,841 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 24,931 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 AWR is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AWR, 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 AWR registered?

YB08 AWR is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is YB08 AWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB08 AWR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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