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YG08 FVD

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,313 mi
Last recorded42,313 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 42,313 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 39,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 39,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 34,113 miles

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

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

Rear Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2023 28,408 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 26,952 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 26,335 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 24,013 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 23,596 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 22,671 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 22,302 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 21,962 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 21,469 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 21,063 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on rear exhaust box

Fail 17 Feb 2014 21,063 miles

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

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

N/S hand brake cable securing bracket snapped

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

slight corrosion on rear exhaust box

Pass 5 Mar 2013 20,446 miles

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

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

nearside rear handbrake cable bracket broken

Pass 23 Feb 2012 19,849 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 18,364 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 FVD is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FVD, 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 FVD registered?

YG08 FVD is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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