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YP08 WPA

2008 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,381 mi
Last recorded130,381 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 WPA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 130,381 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 126,902 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 126,902 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 117,791 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 108,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 102,746 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front exhaust clamp insecure

imbalance on front brake operation

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 5 Aug 2019 99,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2018 95,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2018 95,579 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak top mount cap corroding as well (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 16 Jun 2017 90,794 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2016 83,308 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tread has slight cracks all the way around

Rear silencer outer skin adrift

Pass 18 May 2015 75,580 miles

rear silencer outer skin addrift

Pass 1 Nov 2013 68,402 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 68,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

e m l light on

Pass 18 Jun 2013 64,490 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded slighty n/s/r tyre slighty mis shapped

Pass 18 Jun 2012 44,647 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 33,940 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 33,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 WPA is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 WPA, 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 WPA registered?

YP08 WPA is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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