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YJ08 ODA

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,749 mi
Last recorded98,749 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 98,749 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bumper corner damaged but secure

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged but not showing white light

Offside outer door handle damaged but working

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (1 bulb out) (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 98,579 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure center exhaust hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill damaged and holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bumper corner damaged but secure

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged but not showing white light

Offside outer door handle damaged but working

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (1 bulb out) (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 85,395 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 85,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 71,919 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 60,606 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 60,606 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 52,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 52,778 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 44,644 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 35,850 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition on the inside faces

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside rear tyre tread on the legal limit

Offside rear tyre tread worn close to the legal limit

Pass 5 Mar 2012 28,209 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded - but not blowing

Tread on both front tyres worn low

Pass 17 Mar 2011 20,972 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 ODA is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YJ08 ODA, 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 ODA is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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