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YG08 FVM

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,955 mi
Last recorded132,955 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 FVM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 132,955 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Reverse Light Inoperative

Pass 29 Aug 2024 130,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking, starting to lose shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front brake lag - 23% (max limit 25%)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked, worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

fuel filter housing wet / smell of diesel - leaking ?

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 7 Sep 2023 128,232 miles

headlamp patterns poor

reverse lights inoperative

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked, wearing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

fuel filter housing damp

Fail 7 Sep 2023 128,232 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked, wearing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

fuel filter housing damp

headlamp patterns poor

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 30 Aug 2022 126,361 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges , on 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 126,361 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexpipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges , on 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 125,280 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 125,258 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported detatched from corroded mounting (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 123,125 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 9 Sep 2020 123,125 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation 37% + very minor bind (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

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

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 13 Sep 2019 113,281 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front DRL inoperative

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

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

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

headlamp patterns poor

Pass 12 Sep 2018 96,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges and on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake hose mount very corroded

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 96,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges and on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake hose mount very corroded

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 79,788 miles

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

Front brake discs minor lip

Front brake pads worn

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Nearside Rear brake lag-21%

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant below minimum

Fail 7 Sep 2017 79,788 miles

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

Front brake discs minor lip

Front brake pads worn

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Nearside Rear brake lag-21%

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant below minimum

Pass 20 Sep 2016 58,734 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint-clamp missing (7.1.2)

Front brake discs slight lip/slight corrosion

Front exhaust flexpipe poor

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe into box very corroded/slightly holed (7.1.2)

rear number plate slightly poor

Pass 23 Sep 2015 41,723 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 41,037 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 37,048 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 31,720 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 23,621 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 19,009 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 FVM is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FVM, 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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YG08 FVM is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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