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YL08 OJH

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,095 mi
Last recorded91,095 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 OJH
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 91,095 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

surface corrosion to the rear brake discs

Fail 7 May 2025 91,095 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

surface corrosion to the rear brake discs

Pass 16 Dec 2023 86,283 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 86,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 85,022 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 85,022 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 83,271 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 81,886 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 79,629 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer deteriating

Pass 17 Jan 2018 77,394 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 72,659 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 64,630 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 24 Aug 2015 63,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front flexi,middle box and rear box exhaust very rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2015 63,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

front flexi,middle box and rear box exhaust very rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2014 59,289 miles

exhaust back box corroded

offside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 11 Mar 2014 56,771 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front door handles insecure

undertray insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2012 49,295 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2011 43,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 OJH is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OJH, 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 OJH registered?

YL08 OJH is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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