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YP08 WKJ

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 WKJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2025

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 117,832 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 116,996 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 116,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 115,707 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 115,707 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2020 104,920 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 96,542 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 14 Jun 2018 90,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust box tail outer skin deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin anti squeal plate not located properly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 90,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust box tail outer skin deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin anti squeal plate not located properly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 85,185 miles

Front Inner both tyre sidewalls starting to split

Nearside Front day running light not working

Offside Front Inner brake pad backing slightly dislodged

Fail 21 Jun 2017 85,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Inner both tyre sidewalls starting to split

Nearside Front day running light not working

Offside Front Inner brake pad backing slightly dislodged

Pass 20 Jun 2016 77,898 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 71,314 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear vtyres cracking

Fail 18 Jul 2015 71,314 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear vtyres cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2014 63,090 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2013 55,898 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 39,121 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall but no cords exposed

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front door handle broke but secure in closed postion and still operates fine

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 38,538 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall but no cords exposed

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front door handle broke but secure in closed postion and still operates fine

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 WKJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WKJ, 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 WKJ registered?

YP08 WKJ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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