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YG08 FVL

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,676 mi
Last recorded86,676 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 FVL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 86,676 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 84,620 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 81,827 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket insecure (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 81,809 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket insecure (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine oil overfilled

Pass 8 Aug 2023 80,432 miles

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 26 Jul 2022 80,231 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 79,691 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 79,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to rear beam axle

Pass 12 Jun 2020 77,871 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 74,618 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 71,070 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 59,440 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 59,440 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 50,476 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 43,315 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 43,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 30,564 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 2 May 2012 21,837 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX IS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 1 May 2012 21,833 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F HAS A VERY SLIGHT BIND

REAR EXHAUST BOX IS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 16,814 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 FVL is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FVL, 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 FVL registered?

YG08 FVL is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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