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YF08 HJC

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,391 mi
Last recorded70,391 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 HJC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 70,391 miles

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

slight imbalance on front brakes in favor of near/side

Pass 3 Jun 2017 62,592 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 62,591 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2016 56,165 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 51,712 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 May 2015 51,712 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 May 2014 47,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2014 47,490 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 39,480 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 31,635 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2011 23,087 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

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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YF08 HJC is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YF08 HJC, 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 YF08 HJC registered?

YF08 HJC is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is YF08 HJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF08 HJC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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