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YG08 DVZ

2008 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

38,192 mi
Last recorded38,192 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 DVZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 38,192 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 38,189 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 33,731 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust heavily corroded.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Fail 15 Apr 2019 33,729 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust heavily corroded.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 16 Apr 2018 30,230 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy. (7.1.2)

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Fail 16 Apr 2018 30,230 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy. (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 11 Apr 2017 24,986 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 24,983 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 22,702 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 22,699 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits emission fail on lambda (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 20,980 miles

Both front tyres cracking and worn on shoulders

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Apr 2015 20,980 miles

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

Both front tyres cracking and worn on shoulders

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2014 18,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 18,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 15,656 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 12,183 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 12,183 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 8,470 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 DVZ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DVZ, 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 DVZ registered?

YG08 DVZ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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