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YG08 FVY

2008 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,103 mi
Last recorded123,103 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 FVY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2021 123,103 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2020 119,556 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 118,647 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2019 118,647 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 118,101 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 118,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear inner wheel rim buckled

Offside Front lower arm rear bush getting weak

Offside Rear inner wheel rim buckled

Pass 22 Jun 2017 112,090 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 112,090 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 103,390 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 97,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 97,480 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play Rack to steering arm. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 84,538 miles

all 4 tyres wearing low

offside front wheel has brake bind

Pass 3 Apr 2013 68,357 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)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 54,891 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 42,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Feb 2011 42,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 FVY is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FVY, 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 FVY registered?

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

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