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YL08 YMX

2008 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

96,823 mi
Last recorded96,823 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 YMX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 96,823 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked/damaged.

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

Offside Front door handle loose but functional.

Fail 6 Oct 2020 96,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked/damaged.

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

Offside Front door handle loose but functional.

Pass 12 Oct 2019 84,289 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty from being stood. working efficiently. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty from being stood. working efficiently. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres have slight perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 84,289 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty from being stood. working efficiently. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty from being stood. working efficiently. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres have slight perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 79,879 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 79,879 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 72,459 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 72,459 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 58,816 miles

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition/deteriorated

Fail 12 Aug 2015 58,814 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Items on interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition/deteriorated

Fail 28 Aug 2014 49,908 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 49,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 37,796 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 37,796 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)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 29,017 miles

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2011 22,097 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 YMX is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 YMX, 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 YMX registered?

YL08 YMX is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 August 2008.

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