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YG08 DVN

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,538 mi
Last recorded104,538 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 DVN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 104,538 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 104,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 103,643 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 103,643 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 100,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 97,221 miles

EXHAUST SENSUR CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened RECOMMEND ATTENTION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing SIGNS OF RUST (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened RECOMMND ATTENTION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing SIGNS OF RUST (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 92,066 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 86,299 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 78,188 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear coil springs corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2018 78,188 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2017 71,954 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 66,785 miles

Nearside front coil spring corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front coil springs corroded and thin

Offside rear tyre cracked

Oil sump heavily corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2015 59,925 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 59,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 51,190 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 42,741 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 33,352 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 33,351 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 24,076 miles

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

front discs worn

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 DVN is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 DVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG08 DVN registered?

YG08 DVN is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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The MOT history for YG08 DVN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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