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YG08 DRV

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

123,962 mi
Last recorded123,962 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 DRV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 123,962 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 123,962 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 117,931 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 108,363 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 3,538 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022
Pass 2 Jun 2021 103,136 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 103,136 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Both sides daytime running lamps not working

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight from sump area due to corrosion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around selector rod seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 101,703 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 96,337 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 96,337 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 89,209 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 82,478 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 May 2017 82,478 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 May 2016 75,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 70,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 63,545 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 63,545 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 53,122 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 53,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 43,497 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 33,165 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 33,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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YG08 DRV is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YG08 DRV, 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 YG08 DRV registered?

YG08 DRV is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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