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YB08 XJG

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 XJG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2025

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 76,434 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Beam axle is heavily corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 76,410 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Broken at center section pipe to center box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Beam axle is heavily corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 75,870 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 65,071 miles

Rear beam axle heavily corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2021 65,051 miles

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

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

Rear beam axle heavily corroded

creek on nearside front suspension

Pass 29 Jan 2020 60,067 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 60,042 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front day running light out

Pass 21 Jul 2018 55,070 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 54,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

nearside front daytime driving light not working

Pass 13 Jun 2017 47,953 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 47,929 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven offside low reading (3.7.B.2)

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

REAR AXLE HEAVILY CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 23 Jun 2016 40,583 miles

Both front tyres have cuts on inner sidewalls but not deep enough to reach cords.

Both front tyres wearing thin on edges.

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 29,332 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 22,102 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 14,747 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 12,169 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 10,080 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 XJG is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XJG, 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 XJG registered?

YB08 XJG is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for YB08 XJG shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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