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YP08 CWX

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,167 mi
Last recorded112,167 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 CWX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 112,167 miles

Engine coolant level low.

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim area. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake cable mounting bracket broken.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle assembly corroded.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 112,167 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine oil level too high. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine coolant level low.

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim area. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake cable mounting bracket broken.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle assembly corroded.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 107,890 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust rear box outer skin badly corroded

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 107,887 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Parking brake cable mounting point broken (1.1.15 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust rear box outer skin badly corroded

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 103,620 miles

Offside Front door handle loose

Pass 20 Sep 2022 100,707 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 100,707 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 91,941 miles

Rear rear beam axle starting to corrode

Rear rear silencer corroding outer skin

Pass 31 Oct 2020 81,607 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 81,602 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 81,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 81,042 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 70,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 61,448 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2013 43,442 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 42,391 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 38,924 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 35,854 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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YP08 CWX is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YP08 CWX, 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 YP08 CWX registered?

YP08 CWX is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YP08 CWX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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