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YG08 DUH

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

128,592 mi
Last recorded128,592 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 DUH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 128,592 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 128,592 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 119,959 miles

Coil springs corroded

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plates deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Pass 4 May 2023 116,596 miles

Coil springs corroded

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Registration plates deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Fail 4 May 2023 116,596 miles

Coil springs corroded

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Registration plates deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Pass 4 May 2022 112,564 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 109,057 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 109,057 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 21 May 2018 105,711 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 105,711 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 101,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe / manifold area (7.1.2)

oil leak / sump corroded

rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 30 May 2017 101,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured h/brake cable and flexi mounting bracket (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe / manifold area (7.1.2)

oil leak / sump corroded

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 31 May 2016 92,393 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 87,097 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 87,041 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2014 75,430 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 65,339 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 65,339 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 52,833 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Jun 2012 52,442 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake pipe mounting corroded and flexing but not yet broken. Is currently adequatley supported.

Pass 13 Jun 2011 39,609 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 DUH is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DUH, 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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YG08 DUH is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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