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YP08 DHM

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,164 mi
Last recorded88,164 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 88,164 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner cv gaitor leaking

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

chip in windscreen

front and rear suspension corroded

oil leak

wiper arm locations??

Fail 7 May 2021 88,159 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner cv gaitor leaking

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

chip in windscreen

front and rear suspension corroded

oil leak

wiper arm locations??

Pass 7 Mar 2020 86,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Possible slight seepage of grease from Drive shaft C.V Boot

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 81,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 77,455 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 77,439 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 73,470 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 66,223 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 58,268 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 52,470 miles

rear silencer corroded

two non complient number plates were left in the front passenger footwell

Fail 18 Mar 2014 52,461 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 30,618 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 23,890 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 DHM is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DHM, 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 YP08 DHM registered?

YP08 DHM is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YP08 DHM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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