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YG08 DWC

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

68,083 mi
Last recorded68,083 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 DWC
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 68,083 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 64,226 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 63,470 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 61,794 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 59,201 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 57,070 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 54,267 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 50,081 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 44,996 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 44,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 37,622 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 37,622 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both front (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 34,124 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 34,124 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 30,924 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 26,577 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2014 26,575 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2013 22,716 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 18,971 miles

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 21 Jun 2011 14,244 miles

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 21 Jun 2011 14,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

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 DWC is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 DWC, 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

How do I check the history of YG08 DWC?

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What year was YG08 DWC registered?

YG08 DWC is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is YG08 DWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG08 DWC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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