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YM08 CFA

2008 Fiat 500

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

93,116 mi
Last recorded93,116 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 CFA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 93,116 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 93,116 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 87,042 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 84,541 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 84,539 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 78,246 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 78,246 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 77,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2021 77,239 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2020 76,524 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 11 Mar 2020 76,524 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2019 76,014 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight bracket broken

Fail 12 Mar 2019 76,014 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front headlight bracket broken

Pass 13 Mar 2018 75,330 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Outer door handle insecure

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 75,330 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Outer door handle insecure

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 74,162 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front brake disc pitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm only (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 74,162 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc pitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm only (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 72,546 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 72,546 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front rear (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 65,175 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 10 Mar 2015 65,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Oct 2014 63,350 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 58,732 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 58,685 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 52,271 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 49,983 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 44,929 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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YM08 CFA is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 YM08 CFA, 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 CFA registered?

YM08 CFA is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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