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YP08 ZJV

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,014 mi
Last recorded70,014 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 70,014 miles

both headlamps misting over

n/s DRL not working

rear axle beam showing heavy corrosion around spring mounting cups / axle to body mounting

Pass 30 Oct 2024 68,289 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 66,696 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Rear axel corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2023 66,696 miles

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

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Rear axel corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2022 65,200 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 65,187 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 63,370 miles

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

n/s/f daytime running lamp not working

Pass 6 Nov 2020 61,717 miles

Exhaust System Deteriorated, Rear Silencer Outer Skin Corroded

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

Nearside Sill 'Front Half' Damaged and Corroded but not Excessively

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Sump Pan Porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyre(s) Cracked/Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 61,703 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust System Deteriorated, Rear Silencer Outer Skin Corroded

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

Nearside Sill 'Front Half' Damaged and Corroded but not Excessively

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Sump Pan Porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyre(s) Cracked/Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 58,950 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 57,564 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 56,274 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2016 54,993 miles

Exhaust rear silencer slightly corroded

Fail 16 May 2016 54,992 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2015 53,369 miles

Rear wiper arm none operational.

Fail 4 Jun 2015 53,369 miles

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

Rear wiper arm none operational.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 51,839 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 50,304 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 43,337 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 31,404 miles

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

Main Engine Breather Pipe Split

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 31,404 miles

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

Main Engine Breather Pipe Split

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

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

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 ZJV is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red 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 ZJV, 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 ZJV registered?

YP08 ZJV is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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The MOT history for YP08 ZJV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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