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YP08 XFX

2008 Fiat 500

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,472 mi
Last recorded83,472 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 XFX
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 83,472 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose n/s front door mirror loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 80,675 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 80,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 76,964 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 69,423 miles

backbox clamp rotten

Pass 17 May 2019 66,289 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 60,364 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 May 2017 48,875 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

emissions not tested Low flow

Fail 17 May 2017 48,875 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

emissions not tested Low flow

Pass 17 May 2016 45,233 miles

handbrake cable outer sheaf cracked

Fail 14 May 2016 45,233 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake cable outer sheaf cracked

o/s day light running light inop

Pass 15 May 2015 42,823 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 36,473 miles

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 16 May 2014 36,280 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 May 2013 28,722 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 21,946 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 14,135 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

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 XFX is a 2008 Fiat 500 in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP08 XFX registered?

YP08 XFX is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is YP08 XFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP08 XFX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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