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YL08 AEG

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

234,809 mi
Last recorded234,809 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 AEG
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2020 234,809 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 234,798 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 227,229 miles

Front exhaust clamp corroding but exhaust still supported

Nearside Front outer door handle loose but still oens door

plastic covers over floors and engine

slight exhaust blow on manifold

slight oil leak on gearbox

Fail 4 Apr 2019 227,229 miles

Front exhaust clamp corroding but exhaust still supported

Nearside Front outer door handle loose but still oens door

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

plastic covers over floors and engine

slight exhaust blow on manifold

slight oil leak on gearbox

Pass 30 Mar 2018 204,342 miles

plastic covers floors and engine

rear springs rusting

standing rust on discs

outer skin on back box corroding

Fail 30 Mar 2018 204,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

outer skin on back box corroding

plastic covers floors and engine

rear springs rusting

standing rust on discs

Pass 11 Feb 2017 148,639 miles

Central Front exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Rear suspension rebound rubber deteriorated

Offside Front daytime running light not working

engine oil level low

plastic under cover fitted obscuring some components

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2017 148,639 miles

Central Front exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Rear suspension rebound rubber deteriorated

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine oil level low

plastic under cover fitted obscuring some components

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2016 86,674 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 86,656 miles

Driver's door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 48,863 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 70,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

tailpipe deteriorated/rusty

Fail 15 Jul 2013 70,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

tailpipe deteriorated/rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2012 39,017 miles

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)

advice rear exhaust deteriorated and leeking slightly

Pass 13 Jun 2011 30,550 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 30,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YL08 AEG is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YL08 AEG, 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 YL08 AEG registered?

YL08 AEG is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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