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YL08 UKH

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

99,253 mi
Last recorded99,253 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 99,253 miles

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Lower Axle deformed but serviceable corrded (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 90,765 miles

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner sholder worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner sholder worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 90,765 miles

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner sholder worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner sholder worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 83,268 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 81,620 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 79,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding coming undone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 70,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

little resevce hank brake travel

Pass 20 Jul 2018 62,037 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts corrded,inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber bush slight play

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears,sholders,sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 58,259 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 52,151 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 44,015 miles

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 38,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2012 30,738 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 22,006 miles

Nearside Front 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 UKH is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UKH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL08 UKH registered?

YL08 UKH is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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