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YM08 BZB

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,495 mi
Last recorded83,495 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 BZB
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 83,495 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2016 83,152 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 76,879 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 65,239 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 54,189 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 53,786 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 41,753 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 41,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 29,081 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 22,768 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 22,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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YM08 BZB is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YM08 BZB, 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 YM08 BZB registered?

YM08 BZB is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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The MOT history for YM08 BZB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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