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YE08 OUC

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

82,429 mi
Last recorded82,429 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 82,429 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2025 79,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 23 May 2025 79,436 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 May 2024 74,980 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 69,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 69,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Locking pin missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Locking pin missing. (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 63,705 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 59,389 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 May 2020 59,035 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 May 2019 57,423 miles

Front brakes slight bind

Pass 18 May 2018 55,281 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 55,281 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2017 53,723 miles

Rear exhaust box corrioded

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 52,306 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 May 2016 52,306 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2015 49,001 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 May 2015 48,999 miles

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

both front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2014 41,800 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 41,800 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 34,540 miles

both nearside tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 May 2013 34,538 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both nearside tyres worn on inner edges

offside front tyre has a cut

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2012 27,505 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 May 2011 19,200 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 OUC is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OUC, 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 YE08 OUC registered?

YE08 OUC is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is YE08 OUC safe to buy?

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