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YJ08 DTE

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,568 mi
Last recorded88,568 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 DTE
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 88,568 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front DRL Inopperative

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Foggy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail - front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 88,568 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front DRL Inopperative

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Foggy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail - front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 85,382 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Apr 2024 83,111 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 79,169 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front discs are pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front support beams attached the n/s and o/s of the front subframe are corroded but not excessive

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s rear and o/s rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 79,142 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area holed underneath the vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s rear reg plate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front discs are pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front support beams attached the n/s and o/s of the front subframe are corroded but not excessive

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s rear and o/s rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 77,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Has slight corrition (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 77,369 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Has slight corrition (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 72,768 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 67,575 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 63,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 58,232 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 58,232 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 55,045 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 55,045 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 49,572 miles

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

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 Aug 2015 44,855 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 40,419 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 35,889 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 33,052 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 10 Aug 2012 33,052 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 9 Aug 2011 29,864 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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YJ08 DTE 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 YJ08 DTE, 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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YJ08 DTE is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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