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YF08 HJO

2008 Fiat 500

Green Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

222,258 mi
Last recorded222,258 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 HJO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 222,258 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 173,384 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 173,384 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 139,113 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 120,676 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 120,676 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 96,865 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 67,092 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 51,364 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 42,954 miles

All four tyres are showing signs of the treads beginning to lift. Advise that specialist advice be sought.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 34,412 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 344,129 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 25,734 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 25,725 miles

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

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

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 HJO is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Green with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YF08 HJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF08 HJO registered?

YF08 HJO is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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