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YF08 HJY

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,155 mi
Last recorded88,155 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 HJY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 88,155 miles

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

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

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

Rear handbrake cable holders corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2019 79,256 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective NSf & OSF (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 69,364 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Apr 2017 61,990 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 58,209 miles

Nearside door handle loose but still opens door

Steering system slightly rough possibly due to top mount bearings (2.2.D.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 58,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside door handle loose but still opens door

Steering system slightly rough possibly due to top mount bearings (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 55,649 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 51,652 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 47,398 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside driveshaft seal leaking

offside front brake has slight bind

rear shock absorbers top mounting bushes torn

Pass 30 May 2012 43,689 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 43,689 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside front outer door handle broken

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear number plate insecure

Pass 26 May 2011 34,426 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 HJY is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HJY, 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 HJY registered?

YF08 HJY is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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