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YE08 FXL

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,439 mi
Last recorded24,439 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 FXL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 24,439 miles

rear exhaust back box slightly corroded

under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2017 24,414 miles

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

rear exhaust back box slightly corroded

under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2016 23,751 miles

Front exhaust flexi-pipe deteriorated

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

Nearside rear exhaust back-box slightly corroded

Offside lower has body panel damage

Offside rear tyre tread perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2014 21,513 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

Nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 4 Nov 2013 19,692 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2013 19,536 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 16,899 miles

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

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

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

slight side wall damage to o/s/r tyre

Fail 19 Jul 2012 27,156 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

E.M.L. light is ON

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

Offside Rear 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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YE08 FXL is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YE08 FXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YE08 FXL?

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What year was YE08 FXL registered?

YE08 FXL is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is YE08 FXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE08 FXL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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