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YP08 WHV

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

107,065 mi
Last recorded107,065 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 WHV
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 107,065 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2025 107,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2023 105,992 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 105,697 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rearmost wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

coolent radiator corroded and showing signs of leaking

Pass 14 Sep 2022 101,218 miles

Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

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

Nearside Rear handbrake bracket secured with tie rap but still secure

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Pass 15 Oct 2020 101,195 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

coolant radiator leaking

Pass 15 Mar 2019 98,520 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded letting oil past (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 98,515 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded letting oil past (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 91,824 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 91,818 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 84,812 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 77,760 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 77,760 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 68,168 miles

Exhaust clamp missing from rear silencer

Exhaust rear silencer, outer skin deteriorated

Front exhaust bracket broken but still supported

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 59,444 miles

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

all wipers poor at clearing

Fail 24 Mar 2014 59,444 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

all wipers poor at clearing

Pass 5 Apr 2013 50,534 miles

back box corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2013 50,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

back box corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2012 42,267 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 42,253 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 32,974 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 WHV is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 YP08 WHV, 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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YP08 WHV is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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