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YF08 HKP

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,140 mi
Last recorded92,140 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 92,140 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 81,729 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

drivers seat not operating as intended to allow access to rear seat belt

Fail 3 Aug 2021 81,726 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust rubber splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

drivers seat not operating as intended to allow access to rear seat belt

Pass 11 Aug 2020 79,712 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 79,712 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 71,340 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 70,269 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 62,421 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 53,950 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 46,436 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 41,048 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 35,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

deteriation on rear exhaust

Pass 14 Oct 2013 35,472 miles

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

deteriation on rear exhaust

Pass 13 Oct 2012 31,388 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 31,386 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 31,377 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2012 29,853 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear silencer box slightly deteriated

Fail 27 Jul 2012 29,853 miles

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

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

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear silencer box slightly deteriated

Fail 7 Jun 2011 21,773 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system in badly corroded condition

Pass 7 Jun 2011 21,773 miles

exhaust system in badly corroded condition

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 HKP is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HKP, 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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YF08 HKP is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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