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YM08 NSV

2008 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,067 mi
Last recorded79,067 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 NSV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 79,067 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 76,277 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 70,213 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 67,579 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 65,027 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f strut top mounts have slight play

Pass 15 Aug 2019 62,966 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 60,044 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 56,347 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 52,138 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 45,678 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 39,067 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 39,067 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 32,976 miles

near/side front tyre side/wall perished

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2013 32,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

near/side front tyre side/wall perished

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Aug 2012 27,206 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 19,935 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 NSV is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NSV, 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 NSV registered?

YM08 NSV is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 11 August 2008.

Is YM08 NSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM08 NSV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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