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YC08 TGO

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,249 mi
Last recorded126,249 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 TGO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 126,249 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 125,155 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 125,155 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 125,295 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 125,295 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 118,556 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake cable bracket broken

Fail 27 Jun 2022 118,357 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 109,433 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 109,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 107,056 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 107,054 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2019 100,294 miles

covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2018 93,411 miles

covers fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2018 93,399 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 88,433 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 88,433 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 71,187 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 77,818 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 67,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 67,316 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 54,742 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both handbrake cables are split on the outer casing but not affecting the operation

rear exhaust box outer casing is loose

Pass 13 Mar 2013 40,971 miles

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

both handbrake cables outer casing is split handbrake working ok

rear exhaust box outer casing is loose

Fail 13 Mar 2013 40,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both handbrake cables outer casing is split handbrake working ok

rear exhaust box outer casing is loose

Pass 20 Mar 2012 27,500 miles

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

both front brake discs pitted

both windscreen wiper blades smearing

Pass 25 Mar 2011 18,722 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front discs slightly worn

offside wiper smearing windscreen

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 TGO is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TGO, 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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YC08 TGO is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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