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YM08 JPO

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,215 mi
Last recorded111,215 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 JPO
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 111,215 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 111,158 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing at flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 102,203 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s including axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 102,203 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s including axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 95,836 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 95,836 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 87,080 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity cracked but not showing white light (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 85,608 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 80,199 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 80,198 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 75,685 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 70,109 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 67,805 miles

Nearside Front slight wiper blade marks

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear rear exhaust outer casing very corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2018 67,805 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed handle broken (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front slight wiper blade marks

Nearside Rear handbrake cable has a split outer casing

Rear rear exhaust outer casing very corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2017 65,712 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 65,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 60,834 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 60,834 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 55,259 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 50,388 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 47,450 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 40,442 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges.

offside front tyre wearing low on edges.

offside rear handbrake cable shroud split ok for test.

Pass 28 Jul 2011 32,154 miles

exhaust back box corroded.

Fail 27 Jul 2011 32,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust back box corroded..

nearside handbrake cable shroud rubbed/split.

offside handbrake cable shroud rubbed/split.

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 JPO is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JPO, 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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YM08 JPO is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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