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YD08 HWO

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,227 mi
Last recorded89,227 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 HWO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 89,227 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front seat not releasing forward

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 89,227 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front seat not releasing forward

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2024 78,943 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 78,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 76,655 miles

both front tyres worn heavy inner edges

exhaust flexi deteriorated

nearside front shock damp close to excessive

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2018 69,981 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 69,981 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 69,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

all coil springs are corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2017 62,459 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2016 57,396 miles

both front tyres cracking between treads

rear tyres have slight cracking

Fail 17 Mar 2016 57,396 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

both front tyres cracking between treads

engine oil level low

rear tyres have slight cracking

Pass 7 Apr 2015 53,053 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 48,969 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 45,859 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 41,888 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 41,885 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 34,299 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 33,609 miles

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

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 HWO is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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