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YG08 DWK

2008 Fiat 500

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

104,734 mi
Last recorded104,734 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 DWK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 104,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 98,131 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 94,359 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 90,189 miles

Both rear shockers corroded

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 83,109 miles

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

both rear shockers corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2020 83,109 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

both rear shockers corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2019 73,586 miles

all suspenison corroded

rear tyres at 3mm

Pass 9 Jul 2018 70,454 miles

All 4 shock absorber casings starting to corrode.

All 4 springs corroding.

Pass 13 Jul 2017 68,854 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 68,809 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 60,210 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 54,987 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 50,963 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 44,798 miles

slight corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 19 Jun 2012 37,378 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 29,708 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 DWK is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DWK, 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 DWK registered?

YG08 DWK is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is YG08 DWK safe to buy?

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