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YP08 XFJ

2008 Fiat 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,180 mi
Last recorded45,180 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 XFJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 45,180 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 45,180 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 41,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 41,223 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 35,829 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 35,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 27,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 27,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 25,411 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 25,410 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 21,846 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 19,584 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 19,326 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 19,023 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

Fail 9 May 2017 19,023 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 May 2016 18,641 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 17,531 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 14,939 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 13,391 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 11,675 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 9,980 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

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

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 XFJ is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,368cc 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 XFJ, 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 XFJ registered?

YP08 XFJ is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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