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YC08 EFG

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

47,254 mi
Last recorded47,254 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 EFG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 47,254 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 47,254 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 45,225 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 45,225 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Hand Brake Over tighten. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 43,920 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Exhaust box has gas leaks , (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 42,203 miles

slight play in both front top strut mounts

Fail 12 Feb 2021 42,202 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

slight play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 27 Jan 2020 40,790 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 37,561 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper cable insecure to body fixing.

Pass 16 Nov 2017 33,189 miles

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)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 33,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Both rear handbrake cables insecure in there fixings,

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 5 Sep 2016 27,979 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 24,814 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 18,271 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 13,837 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 12,165 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 12,160 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 7,167 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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YC08 EFG is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc 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 YC08 EFG, 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 YC08 EFG registered?

YC08 EFG is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YC08 EFG 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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