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YP08 PRZ

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,157 mi
Last recorded123,157 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 PRZ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 123,157 miles

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

Nearside Front DRL not working

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

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

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

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

engine oil on minimum mark

Pass 4 Jun 2025 113,147 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2025 113,145 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 107,097 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2024 107,095 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2023 102,798 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 102,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 98,941 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 92,023 miles

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

Offside Rear hand brake just met requirements

small oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2020 87,321 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 84,062 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 81,362 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 81,340 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 79,822 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 79,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 79,427 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 71,748 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2014 63,540 miles

Drivers door exterior handle insecure but still operable

Pass 3 May 2013 55,782 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

Fail 3 May 2013 55,782 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2012 47,506 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 May 2011 35,054 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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 PRZ 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 YP08 PRZ, 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 PRZ registered?

YP08 PRZ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YP08 PRZ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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