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YG08 DVL

2008 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,238 mi
Last recorded56,238 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 DVL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 56,238 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 56,237 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 53,118 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 53,118 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 51,664 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

back box corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2023 49,690 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to rear axle

Fail 23 Aug 2023 49,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 24 Aug 2022 45,713 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 1 Sep 2021 42,320 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to rear subframe/axle

Pass 1 Sep 2020 40,134 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 36,701 miles

Offside Front AGE RELATED CRACKS IN TYRE

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Fail 17 Apr 2019 36,701 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front AGE RELATED CRACKS IN TYRE

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 20 Apr 2018 32,838 miles

Nail in tyre both rears

Pass 20 Apr 2017 29,011 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 24,141 miles

Front BRAKE PADS 90% WORN

SMEAR ON BOTH WIPERS

Pass 8 Apr 2015 20,397 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 8 Apr 2015 20,397 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 16 Apr 2014 17,690 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2014 17,690 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2013 15,317 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 13,046 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 11,179 miles

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

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 DVL is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YG08 DVL, 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 DVL registered?

YG08 DVL is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YG08 DVL shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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