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YB08 FVO

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

106,226 mi
Last recorded106,226 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 106,226 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear subframe starting to corrode

Pass 24 Apr 2025 101,479 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 30 Apr 2024 97,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear subframe starting to corrode

slight cracking of front tyres

Pass 21 Apr 2023 95,002 miles

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

slight play in o/s anti roll bar link

Pass 26 Apr 2022 92,521 miles

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

o/s anti roll bar link slight play

sump pan corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2021 88,613 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front 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 20 Apr 2021 88,611 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front 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 7 Feb 2020 86,134 miles

both front top suspension brackets corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2019 82,299 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 82,299 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 78,796 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 73,481 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 73,481 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 68,860 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 63,669 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 55,587 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 46,095 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 37,598 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 29,384 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 FVO is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FVO, 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 FVO registered?

YB08 FVO is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 August 2008.

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