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YJ08 DTL

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

60,855 mi
Last recorded60,855 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 DTL
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 60,855 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 59,891 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 58,936 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 58,935 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 57,537 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 57,537 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 56,382 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 55,239 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2020 54,380 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2019 52,531 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2019 52,531 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2018 50,616 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 50,611 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2017 47,764 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 41,057 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 37,835 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 33,650 miles

outer skin corroded rear exhaust box

Pass 31 Jul 2013 28,930 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 28,930 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 23,227 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 18,988 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 DTL is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DTL, 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 YJ08 DTL registered?

YJ08 DTL is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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The MOT history for YJ08 DTL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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