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YE08 OVD

2008 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,384 mi
Last recorded94,384 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 OVD
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2025 94,384 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear where the coil springs seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brackets to the n/s and o/s rear handbrake cables are broken (supported with cable ties)

Pass 16 Mar 2024 80,302 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 68,247 miles

Nearside Exhaust tail pipe missing

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Day time running lamp inoperative

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 56,808 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 52,756 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 50,028 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 48,003 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 45,727 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 43,607 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 42,415 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 38,158 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 32,502 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 27,285 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 21,664 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 16,543 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 16,543 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 OVD is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OVD, 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 OVD is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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