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YJ08 OSY

2008 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,473 mi
Last recorded115,473 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 OSY
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 115,473 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 111,386 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 111,385 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 102,231 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 102,231 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front position lamp not working

Rear wiper blade worn out

Pass 20 Jul 2022 99,783 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear axle badly corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2022 99,723 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under floor chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear axle badly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2021 97,862 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 95,951 miles

Nearside sill damaged

Rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2019 92,640 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 92,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 89,048 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber top mount split

no sidelights without headlights

Fail 9 Jul 2018 89,035 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber top mount split

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

no sidelights without headlights

Pass 24 Jul 2017 86,918 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 84,558 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 84,232 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 80,824 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 78,157 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 63,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Apr 2013 63,400 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Apr 2012 42,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust box outer casing rusting

Pass 25 Apr 2012 42,824 miles

rear exhaust box outer casing rusting

Pass 26 Apr 2011 34,100 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 OSY is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OSY, 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 OSY registered?

YJ08 OSY is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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