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YL08 YMP

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,656 mi
Last recorded122,656 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 122,656 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 120,970 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 118,506 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 114,537 miles

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))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 111,508 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 106,719 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 98,404 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front headlamp slightly insecure

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 92,049 miles

both rear bump stops insecure

Fail 17 Dec 2018 92,049 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

both rear bump stops insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2017 81,513 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 81,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 77,638 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 69,434 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 57,115 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 45,173 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 31,045 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 YMP 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 87.5%.

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 YMP, 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 YMP registered?

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

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The MOT history for YL08 YMP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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