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YG08 DVO

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,596 mi
Last recorded88,596 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 88,596 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 88,596 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 85,196 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 85,196 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 82,072 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 74,951 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 74,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 74,090 miles

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

both rear tyres have slightly raised treads also slightly perished

Fail 25 May 2021 74,090 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have slightly raised treads also slightly perished

Pass 20 Jun 2020 73,046 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 71,218 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST CORRODED

OIL LEAK

Fail 22 Sep 2018 71,218 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST CORRODED

OIL LEAK

Pass 31 Oct 2017 68,989 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 63,866 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately hose mounting cracked (3.6.A.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 63,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 63,174 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 57,577 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 54,147 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 45,891 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 38,579 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 30,606 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 30,606 miles

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 DVO is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DVO, 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 DVO registered?

YG08 DVO is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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