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YL08 AGU

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,973 mi
Last recorded58,973 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 AGU
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 58,973 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 56,303 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 52,846 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2017 52,653 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2017 52,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2016 52,018 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 22 Apr 2016 52,012 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear exhaust clamps missing (7.1.1)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 6 May 2015 46,245 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 46,245 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)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 41,304 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 33,336 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 26,090 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 16,762 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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YL08 AGU is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YL08 AGU, 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 AGU registered?

YL08 AGU is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is YL08 AGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 AGU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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