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YJ08 ODH

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,263 mi
Last recorded92,263 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 ODH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 92,263 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 86,307 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 82,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 82,254 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 73,992 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 73,992 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 65,532 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 65,531 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 56,918 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2017 56,748 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2016 47,652 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 47,583 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 42,598 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 42,565 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 35,302 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 34,330 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 30,042 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded but not blowing at this time

Fail 2 Apr 2013 30,042 miles

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

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)

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

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded but not blowing at this time

Pass 30 Mar 2012 26,044 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded but not blowing

Pass 31 Mar 2011 20,491 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 ODH is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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