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YH08 UCG

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

43,778 mi
Last recorded43,778 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 UCG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 43,778 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 40,237 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 35,992 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 35,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2023 35,001 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 33,889 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 32,066 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 30,251 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 28,569 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 26,651 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 25,174 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 23,426 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 13 Mar 2015 21,270 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 19,240 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 18,009 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 15,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 11,942 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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YH08 UCG is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YH08 UCG, 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 YH08 UCG registered?

YH08 UCG is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YH08 UCG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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