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YG08 FUF

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,390 mi
Last recorded69,390 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 69,390 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 69,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED

OIL LEAK N/S DRIVESHAFT OIL SEAL

REAR COIL SPRINGS AND SHOCKS CORRODED

REAR TYRES WORN TO MIN LIMITS

Fail 29 May 2024

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED

OIL LEAK N/S DRIVESHAFT OIL SEAL

REAR COIL SPRINGS AND SHOCKS CORRODED

REAR TYRES WORN TO MIN LIMITS

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively WIPERS HITTING TOGETHER (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023

ALL 4 COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 10 Jun 2022

All coil springs are corroded + weak

Pass 28 May 2021

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system and silencer corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2020

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system and silencer corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2019 56,381 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 49,732 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 47,252 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 44,955 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 42,270 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2014 35,884 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 29,514 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 29,514 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 21,877 miles

o/s/f inner brake disc slightly scored

Fail 6 Jan 2012 21,876 miles

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

o/s/f inner brake disc slightly scored

Pass 7 Mar 2011 13,961 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs worn and scored

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 FUF is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FUF, 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 FUF registered?

YG08 FUF is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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