MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,155 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
Nearside door handle loose but still opens door
Steering system slightly rough possibly due to top mount bearings (2.2.D.1)
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)
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
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
How Reliable is the Fiat 500?
Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is YF08 HJY safe to buy?
The MOT history for YF08 HJY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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