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YP08 WKO

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,924 mi
Last recorded91,924 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 91,924 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 91,924 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 87,822 miles

Nearside Excessive movement ADVISE Change now

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in tyre tread area ()

Fail 24 Jan 2025 87,820 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Also daytime running lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure Mounting brackets defective (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Excessive movement ADVISE Change now

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in tyre tread area ()

Pass 17 Jan 2024 84,630 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jan 2024 84,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Beam image very weak (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Beam image very weak (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jan 2023 83,390 miles

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

Rear underbody rust not excessive

Pass 24 Jun 2022 82,706 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 81,303 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 71,981 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 65,202 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 59,169 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 59,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 52,063 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2017 52,063 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2016 83,339 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 80,160 miles

Exhaust rear Box is slightly damaged

Fail 28 Apr 2015 80,160 miles

Exhaust rear Box is slightly damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2014 76,952 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 69,267 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 60,048 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 49,587 miles

Front 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 WKO is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red 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 WKO, 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 WKO registered?

YP08 WKO is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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