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YF08 KBV

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,168 mi
Last recorded37,168 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 37,168 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 35,307 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 33,932 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 33,932 miles

Nearside Rear Axle fractured spring cup fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2023 32,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 30,122 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 30,122 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 28,668 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 27,511 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 26,410 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 25,103 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 23,936 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 22,550 miles

flat on offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2015 21,268 miles

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

both outer casing on handbrake cables splitting

o/s/r tyre flat spotted badly

Fail 20 Apr 2015 21,268 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both outer casing on handbrake cables splitting

o/s/r tyre flat spotted badly

Pass 28 Apr 2014 19,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both handbrake cables outer casing is split

rear exhaust box outer casing is loose

Fail 28 Apr 2014 19,671 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both handbrake cables outer casing is split

rear exhaust box outer casing is loose

Pass 29 Apr 2013 17,920 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 15,530 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Apr 2011 12,912 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 KBV 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 80%.

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 KBV, 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 KBV registered?

YF08 KBV is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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