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YP08 WPD

2008 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,899 mi
Last recorded123,899 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 123,899 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 116,042 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 108,538 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 108,538 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 99,989 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 99,989 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 87,659 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 87,116 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 82,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

front exhaust system deteriated - minor leaks

Pass 30 Oct 2019 79,353 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

coil springs corroded

front exhaust system deteriated - minor leaks

rear subframe surface corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2019 79,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

coil springs corroded

front exhaust system deteriated - minor leaks

rear subframe surface corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2018 77,744 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear both brake pipe/hose mounts corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2018 77,744 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear both brake pipe/hose mounts corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2017 75,951 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 73,252 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 65,983 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 56,437 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 44,881 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 34,065 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 34,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 21,164 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 WPD is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WPD, 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 WPD registered?

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

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