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YG08 DTV

2008 Fiat 500

Yellow Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,112 mi
Last recorded94,112 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 DTV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 94,112 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185.55.15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

back box outer corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2025 94,111 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak strut (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush o/s and n/s upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185.55.15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

back box outer corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2024 82,555 miles

Central Rear exhaust mounting rubber broken

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear handbrake cable support bracket broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 82,385 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Central Rear exhaust mounting rubber broken

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear handbrake cable support bracket broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 72,422 miles

corrosion on exhaust rear box

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on rear coil springs

Fail 25 Aug 2022 72,422 miles

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

corrosion on exhaust rear box

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on rear coil springs

Pass 23 Aug 2021 65,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear silencer heavily corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2021 65,680 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2020 59,101 miles

corrosion on exhaust rear box

n/s/r bump stop insecure

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2019 52,433 miles

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

corrosion on exhaust rear box

slight wear in n/s/f & o/s/f top shocker mountings

Pass 16 Aug 2018 47,742 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 47,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 47,302 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 45,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 24 Aug 2016 45,367 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre flat

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2015 42,790 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s daytime light inop

Fail 14 Aug 2014 39,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 39,528 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 37,641 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 37,641 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 15,286 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 46,392 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 46,392 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 DTV is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DTV, 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 DTV registered?

YG08 DTV is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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