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YG08 DVW

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

58,816 mi
Last recorded58,816 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 58,816 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 58,813 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Handbrake only just met the requirement 16%

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 53,674 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2024 53,674 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2023 48,339 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023

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

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

back box corroded

Nearside Front excessive play in near side front steering

Pass 24 Feb 2022 48,104 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2022 48,101 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2021 48,044 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 48,044 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 47,993 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2020 47,993 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2019 47,513 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 47,513 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective loose (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 46,880 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 46,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorating (7.1.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2017 45,997 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorating (7.1.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 44,380 miles

play in nearside inner rack arm

Fail 4 Mar 2016 44,380 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

play in nearside inner rack arm

Pass 16 Feb 2015 42,396 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 16 Feb 2015 42,395 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper split

Pass 27 Feb 2014 39,042 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 35,502 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2013 35,502 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2012 28,167 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2012 28,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2011 19,613 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 19,611 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 DVW is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DVW, 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 DVW is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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