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YP08 WKK

2008 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,038 mi
Last recorded90,038 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 WKK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 90,038 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 84,821 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 84,821 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 83,441 miles

Lower General rust under body

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shock mount on both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 83,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid cylinder (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Lower General rust under body

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shock mount on both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 77,961 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 77,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 71,699 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 62,129 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 May 2017 62,129 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' tom tom removed (8.3.1e)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 May 2016 48,233 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 13 May 2016 48,019 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2015 41,440 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 37,178 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 33,469 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 28,613 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 28,606 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 May 2011 15,868 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2011 15,868 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 WKK is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Yellow 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 WKK, 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 WKK registered?

YP08 WKK is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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