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YL57 FUB

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

45,598 mi
Last recorded45,598 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 FUB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 45,598 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 38,499 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 38,499 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 31,606 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 31,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 21,088 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 21,088 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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YL57 FUB is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YL57 FUB, 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 YL57 FUB registered?

YL57 FUB is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is YL57 FUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 FUB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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