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YE08 JHY

2008 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,208 mi
Last recorded145,208 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 JHY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 145,208 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 142,206 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 141,946 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 137,941 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front to rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 135,755 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 135,753 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 133,736 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 132,492 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 132,492 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 128,241 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 122,532 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake may need attention in the near future.

Pass 8 May 2017 112,327 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 112,218 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 100,139 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 90,705 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 78,372 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 May 2014 78,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2013 70,290 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 70,290 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2012 59,524 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 47,141 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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YE08 JHY is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YE08 JHY, 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

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What year was YE08 JHY registered?

YE08 JHY is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is YE08 JHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE08 JHY shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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