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YF08 HJN

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,250 mi
Last recorded94,250 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 HJN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 94,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding,to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring platform on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 93,436 miles

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

Front washer jets misaligned but still providing enough fluid to screen

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From rear flexi to wheel cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear halves of front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From rear flexi to wheel cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear halves of front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear axle corroded but not seriously

Fail 30 Sep 2024 93,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front washer jets misaligned but still providing enough fluid to screen

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From rear flexi to wheel cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear halves of front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From rear flexi to wheel cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear halves of front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear axle corroded but not seriously

Pass 22 Sep 2022 92,428 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 87,311 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 82,036 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 71,614 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 63,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush in the arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 63,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush in the arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 55,507 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

drivers door handle insecure

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 7 Apr 2017 55,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

drivers door handle insecure

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 15 Apr 2016 44,756 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 44,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 29,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R handbrake cable bracket corroded

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 24 Mar 2014 22,921 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 18,630 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2012 14,032 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 8,295 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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YF08 HJN is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HJN, 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 HJN registered?

YF08 HJN is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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