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YM08 CFV

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,678 mi
Last recorded121,678 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 CFV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 121,678 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test LARGE ANDROID UNIT (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 114,001 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 105,860 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 105,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 98,381 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 90,118 miles

front tyres are wearing on edges

Fail 7 Feb 2022 90,118 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak due to the milage thay must be replaced in pairs (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 16 Feb 2021 86,398 miles

nsr tyre is cracking in the treads

os,nsf brakes are binding slightly

slight play in drop links

Pass 5 Feb 2020 83,567 miles

anti-roll bar drop link dust covers are splitting

ns wiper is just starting to split

nsr tyre is starting to crack between the treads

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2019 78,712 miles

drop link dust covers are split

oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2019 78,712 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake discs are rusty

drop link dust covers are split

oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2018 73,421 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 73,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 68,833 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nsf damper weeping

snow tyre is fitted to the nsf

Pass 20 Jan 2016 63,526 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 56,372 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 56,372 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 49,831 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 41,129 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 41,129 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 37,287 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 28,373 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 CFV is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 CFV, 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 YM08 CFV registered?

YM08 CFV is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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