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YD08 HWN

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,071 mi
Last recorded102,071 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 HWN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 102,071 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 96,628 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 89,197 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 82,592 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 80,688 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2016 80,686 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2015 73,384 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 73,383 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsr hand brake cable bracket broke

Pass 22 Mar 2014 62,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear back box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2013 53,992 miles

drivers seat belt starting to fray

exhaust back box starting to rust

Fail 15 Mar 2013 53,991 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

drivers seat belt starting to fray

exhaust back box starting to rust

Pass 26 Mar 2012 44,880 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

adv n/s/r light unit has condensation in it

adv rad fan n ot secured compleatly

adv rear box baddly corrode

Fail 26 Mar 2012 44,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

adv n/s/r light unit has condensation in it

adv rad fan n ot secured compleatly

adv rear box baddly corrode

Pass 29 Mar 2011 35,446 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surface

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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YD08 HWN is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YD08 HWN, 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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YD08 HWN is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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