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YE08 JJK

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 JJK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive engine mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Aug 2024

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive engine mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 82,125 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable 195/45 R16 84W ()

Fail 14 Aug 2023 82,125 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To drum (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable 195/45 R16 84W ()

Pass 17 Aug 2022 81,773 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 81,773 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 81,040 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 81,038 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 75,438 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 75,438 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2020 71,284 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Just starting to split (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Just starting to split (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 65,769 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 61,096 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 61,096 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 58,634 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2017 58,634 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 54,675 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 54,675 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 54,661 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 46,558 miles

Outer clear lens damaged on o/s/r light cluster.

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 40,474 miles

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

o/s/r light unit cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2012 33,917 miles

high level stop light inop (may not be connected ?)

rear silencer outer coat corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2012 33,916 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

high level stop light inop (may not be connected ?)

rear silencer outer coat corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2011 25,370 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 25,370 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 JJK is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JJK, 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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YE08 JJK is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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