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YG08 DRX

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,786 mi
Last recorded76,786 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 DRX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 76,786 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 76,786 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 72,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule support corroded and hand brake cable support (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 67,790 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit (3mm)/worn bold on inner edge

Coil springs and rear axle have slight corrosion

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside rear handbrake cable bracket corroded/cable tied

Nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2019 67,790 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit (3mm)/worn bold on inner edge

Coil springs and rear axle have slight corrosion

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside rear handbrake cable bracket corroded/cable tied

Nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 61,603 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 58,954 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 56,372 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 56,369 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 51,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 51,102 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 44,713 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 44,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 38,087 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 30,637 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 22,704 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 DRX is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DRX, 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 DRX registered?

YG08 DRX is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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