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YD08 HXN

2008 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

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Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 HXN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 77,735 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear stub axle corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2024 77,730 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear stub axle corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2023 75,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear coil spring mountings on axle corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2023 75,906 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 74,304 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 74,295 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 72,611 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 71,975 miles

Nearside Rear suspension Bump stop insecure

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2019 71,038 miles

corrosion to rear axle beam

Fail 23 Nov 2019 71,028 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to rear axle beam

slight exhaust blow

Pass 24 Nov 2018 69,765 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 67,945 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Coil Spring Mounting Area (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Coil Spring Mounting Area (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 67,945 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)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Coil Spring Mounting Area (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Coil Spring Mounting Area (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 64,858 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 61,764 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 58,872 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 58,872 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 56,859 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R lamp unit damaged

Fail 20 Feb 2014 56,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R lamp unit damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2013 46,540 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 46,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 34,719 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 24,728 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 24,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 HXN is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HXN, 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 YD08 HXN registered?

YD08 HXN is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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