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YC08 VPG

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,082 mi
Last recorded61,082 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 61,082 miles

Front tyres getting low on tread

slight blow from centre exhaust to rear silencer

Pass 21 Mar 2025 59,398 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 57,813 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 55,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 54,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/45x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 52,444 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 51,156 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 50,068 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 50,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 46,388 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 44,070 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2017 44,070 miles

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

front discs corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 42,389 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded (slight leaks)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 42,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust rear silencer corroded (slight leaks)

offside front tyre nearing limit (inner edge worn).

Pass 18 Mar 2015 40,787 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded (slight leak).

offside front tyre nearing limit (inner edge worn).

Fail 16 Mar 2015 40,772 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust rear silencer corroded (slight leak).

offside front tyre nearing limit (inner edge worn).

Pass 5 Mar 2014 38,760 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 34,319 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 29,644 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 24,468 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 VPG is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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